Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons or muscles.Recovery takes around four to six months with physical therapy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your infraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up your rotator cuff. It plays a part in the movement and stability of your shoulder joint. You put your shoulder muscles to the test in many ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Defined as a tear greater than 5 cm in the anterior-posterior dimension or a complete tear of two or more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Autologous dermal fibroblasts may decrease risk of rotator cuff retears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair ...

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 ...