If you have problems with shoulder pain when lifting things off of high shelves, it could be a torn rotator cuff. TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine can help you get out of pain and back on track. The ...

This week we are going to discuss something that is very common and very problematic among patients in the physical therapy clinic—the rotator cuff tear of the shoulder. The rotator cuff read CUFF is ...

Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

Statistics show that shoulder pain impacts approximately 15.4% of men and 24.9% of women. The prevalence of shoulder pain also tends to increase and become more severe as we age, especially for folks ...

Q: 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. I cannot lift a glass or coffee ...

The causes of shoulder pain may be as common as a traumatic injury or as rare as a systemic inflammatory condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The combination of joints ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- It's an injury that can sideline a pro athlete, a painter or a even mom. Rotator cuff tears are very common and have been notoriously hard to heal. Now, a local ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As summer sports like pickleball and swimming gain popularity, experts warn that they can take a toll on your shoulders if proper precautions aren't taken. Dr. Trevor Wilks, an ...

After all the lifting, hauling and wrapping, worn out gift givers may blame the season's physical strain for any shoulder soreness they are feeling. It turns out there could be another reason. A new ...

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.

Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common, especially as we age. The right exercises can speed healing and recovery. By Jane E. Brody Few of us think about our joints until one starts to hurt when we ...

Q: I recently injured my rotator cuff while swimming. I'm 61 and in good health, but when I went to my doctor, he said he wants me to get an EKG as well as an MRI for my shoulder. Since when is my ...