A rotator cuff tear is a tear in your shoulder tendons. Four muscles come together as tendons in your shoulder to keep your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. When your rotator cuff is torn, it ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The rotator cuff is a set of muscles that helps the arm and shoulder move. Injuries to the rotator cuff are fairly common, but many effective treatments are available. These muscles work together to ...

Emory Healthcare shoulder biomechanics DDR study Radiographs of humerothoracic abduction in patient with aLTT (top) and RSA (bottom) at: (A and D) rest, (B and E) 45°, (C and F) and 90°. aLTT, ...

Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common cause of those shoulder symptoms? Rotator-cuff disorders. Tears of the ...

A torn rotator cuff is a common injury that affects a person’s ability to lift and rotate their arm. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million people in the ...

Lower-than-normal levels of sex hormones can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in men and women, according to a new study. The research conducted at the University of Utah, specifically examined ...

The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons that keep the bones of your shoulder joint in place. An injury to this group is common, especially in people who work with their arms a lot like ...

The current was flowing faster than usual on one of David Gabriel’s regular kayaking trips on the Susquehanna River, and he found himself struggling to paddle back upriver. He eventually made it to ...

Surgery may be necessary to repair a rotator cuff tear. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation. Share on Pinterest ...

NFL Network's Ian Rapaport reported Sunday morning that Saints quarterback Drew Brees is battling a sprain in his rotator cuff. Brees told Saints beat reporters Wednesday that he's facing a bruised ...

Ever wondered if pull-ups are bad for shoulders? This exercise is not inherently dangerous like some upper-body exercises that put your shoulders in a compromised position. However, because of the ...