From X-rays to MRI and ultrasound, knowing which shoulder imaging method to choose can make all the difference in diagnosis and recovery. Advances in technology now allow clearer views of soft tissue ...

A rotator cuff tear is a partial or complete severing of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, usually due to injury. A strain is different, as it involves an overstretch of the tendons. The ...

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 ...

Recovery from rotator cuff surgery can take up to 6 months and involve physical therapy to help restore strength and range of motion in the shoulder. Rotator cuff surgery is an orthopedic procedure to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The management of large and massive rotator cuff tears presents considerable challenges for shoulder surgeons.

Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to recognize when treatment is ...

The aging process in human beings broadly refers to the ongoing accumulation of physiological changes that accompany advancing age. While certain aspects of aging may warrant concern or heightened ...

Rotator cuff exercises can be game-changing if you're suffering with an injury in the area. We’ll come on to exactly what the rotator cuff is below, but, in general, the role of the rotator cuff is to ...

Shoulder pain can significantly interfere with your exercise activities, but you can still safely perform an upper-body workout with a shoulder injury. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles — ...