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 ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...

A tear in your rotator-cuff tendon often requires surgery and six months of physical therapy to heal. LSOphoto Getty Images Q. I am a 45-year-old competitive racquetball player who has had six months ...

Sure, this is a rat study, but the biomechanics are solid. Turns out, that critical shoulder angle is, critical after all.

Brian T. Feeley, MD, FAOSS, UCSF orthopaedic surgeon and researcher, has been awarded the 2025 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He was ...

First published randomized controlled trial for market-leading implant demonstrates impressive outcomes for rotator cuff tears Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, ...

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. John Hinson, M.D., a Palm Beach-based orthopedic ...

Objectives To investigate patients’ sports activities prior to and after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) and to better understand the relationship between patient, injury and sport-specific ...