Impingement/bursitis occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become irritated or compressed as they pass through a narrow space ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Earlier repair of full-thickness traumatic rotator cuff tears is associated with better improvement and overall ...

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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 ...

In thirty nine patients with either an acute rotator cuff rupture or a chronic impingement syndrome plus a cuff tear, a standard acromioplasty was performed along with a cuff repair using a bone ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 ...