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Rotator cuff repair surgery: Everything you need to know

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons ...
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Physical therapy may reduce the need for surgery in patients with rotator cuff tears

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Results presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting showed most patients with ...
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Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

Rotator cuff tears are the leading cause of shoulder disability in adults and result in $12 billion in medical bills annually. The University of Pittsburgh and ēlizur, a supplier of orthopedic ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What can I expect after rotator cuff surgery?

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 ...

Will stem cells heal my torn rotator cuff, or do I need surgery to fix?

Q. I am a 45-year-old competitive racquetball player who has had six months of right shoulder pain. The pain is worst on ...
BMJ

Vascularity and tendon pathology in the rotator cuff: a review of literature and implications for rehabilitation and surgery

1 Duke School of Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine, West Main St, Durham NC 27516, USA 2 Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Doctor of Physical Therapy ...
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Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Presented to MOON Shoulder Group for Determining Effectiveness of Physical Therapy for Patients With Atraumatic, Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears

ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award was presented to the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder Group for shifting the way ...