Rotator cuff tears may be repaired with surgery. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation.

After rotator cuff surgery, it’s essential to follow up with your medical team. Depending on your type of surgery, you may need to make an appointment for a postoperative visit 7–10 days after ...

Related: Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Surgery. Lifestyle Adjustments. After you have fully healed, you should be able to move your arm with an improved range of motion and without pain.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed.

But the most common rotator cuff problem is not a tear, but damage to the tendons without a complete tear. This is usually treated by physical therapy and sometimes joint injection.

CHICAGO — Patients with stiff shoulders after rotator cuff repair were more likely to be satisfied with their repair and less likely to require revision surgery than patients without stiff ...

A successful recovery from rotator cuff surgery involves more than just the surgeon’s skills — it’s a two-way street. Effective post-operative care and rotator cuff repair rehab play a ...

A tablet that contains cannabidiol, or CBD, reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, a study presented Friday during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting found.

A rotator cuff tear in your shoulder often requires surgery and a recovery of about six months. LSO/Getty Images Q. I am a 55-year-old skier who just returned from Colorado. Last week, I fell and ...

But the most common rotator cuff problem is not a tear, but damage to the tendons without a complete tear. This is usually treated by physical therapy and sometimes joint injection. An acute, ...