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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bone marrow concentrate for treatment of rotator cuff tears improved patient-reported outcomes vs. home exercise ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Shoulder instability has distinct imaging features, according to a presenter. MRI, MR arthrography and CT may be ...

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience, it might be a sign of something serious. One of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear, an injury that affects ...

Dear Doctors: I tripped on a tree root and almost did a face-plant. I landed on my hands with my arms stretched out, and now my right shoulder has started aching. My boyfriend thinks it’s a rotator ...

Saddled with shoulder discomfort or struggling to lift your arm? A rotator cuff tear could be causing your pain. "The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that help your shoulder ...

A SLAP tear is a shoulder injury that involves the top part of the labrum—the ring of cartilage that surrounds your shoulder socket. Your labrum helps keep your shoulder stable. SLAP stands for ...