In 2013, nearly 2 million people went to their doctors complaining of shoulder pain from a rotator cuff tear, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. “It is one of the most common ...

Shoulder pain that increases with motion, awakens one from sleep or is associated with weakness may be a sign of a torn rotator cuff. Whether the pain is caused by a sudden injury or develops ...

Shoulder pain is common and can wreak havoc on your day-to-day life. It can be caused by several conditions, so it’s important to be checked out by a professional. Seeking prompt help, especially if ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Several months ago, I noticed a slight pain in my right shoulder, and a month later, pain in my left shoulder. The pain got steadily worse in both shoulders. My doctor took X-rays, ...

Answer: Generally, rotator-cuff tears develop over time and result in weakness and pain. These degenerative tears often respond to non-operative treatment, such as physical therapy and medications ...

Answer: Generally, rotator-cuff tears develop over time and result in weakness and pain. These degenerative tears often respond to non-operative treatment, such as physical therapy and medications ...

The increasing aging population will present physicians with the challenges of addressing the functional limitations of shoulder arthritis. Our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment options ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. An error has occurred. Please try again ...

Her past medical history was complicated and included prior myocardial infarction, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis C, hypertension, depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and smoking one pack of ...

The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model–"continuous publication"– means that all articles appear on bmj.com before being ...

Think of how often you use your shoulders – reaching something on the top shelf, playing catch with your kids or grandkids, even routine activities like washing your hair. Your rotator cuff is an ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our family recently moved to a state that has plenty of cold, ice and snow during the winter. While my children are excited, I have heard stories about how common shoulder injuries ...