The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. It's a fascinating matrix of functionality that allows the shoulder to operate ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Dr. Candler Matthews, a sports medicine and shoulder surgeon, offers valuable insights into rotator cuff tears, their prevention, and when it’s time to seek medical advice. While ...

Unlike some sports injuries, a rotator cuff injury doesn't need a jarring impact to occur. Stressing this part of the body every time you hit the gym is enough to break down soft tissue over ...

A rotator cuff tear can be painful and interfere with your daily activities. It may make it hard to lift your arm, get dressed or sleep comfortably. If your tear is repairable, surgery may be the best ...

This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. As temperatures drop and people turn their attention to indoor routines, orthopedic experts say it’s the perfect time ...

Your rotator cuff tendon can become inflamed or injured, but it can heal. The rotator cuff is a powerful team of muscles and connecting tendons about the shoulder that attach your upper arm to your ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rotator cuff repair with superior capsular reconstruction may yield improved function and reduced retear rates.

Q. I am a 45-year-old competitive racquetball player who has had six months of right shoulder pain. The pain is worst on overhead motions while playing. The discomfort also wakes me at night. An MRI ...

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