DEAR DOCTOR K: I've injured my rotator cuff. What can I do to relieve the pain? DEAR READER: When people hear "rotator cuff injury," they often think of baseball pitchers. But most people with rotator ...

Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) has been defined as, "a mechanical shoulder dysfunction, which is related to mechanically stressed rotator cuff tendons and long head of biceps tendon at ...

Last week we discussed the importance of strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder muscles to prevent injuries in tennis. This week we’ll focus on stretching the shoulder for injury prevention. As ...

What exactly is the rotator cuff? It is a term that is widely used on television and radio but can sometimes be a little confusing and not completely understood. The rotator cuff is a group of four ...

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 ...

Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to recognize when treatment is ...

The rotator cuff is a set of muscles that helps the arm and shoulder move. Injuries to the rotator cuff are fairly common, but many effective treatments are available. These muscles work together to ...

Although it is common to have a worn out, or degenerative, rotator cuff tear in adulthood, it is relatively uncommon to get a rotator cuff tear in the adolescent population. The rotator cuff is ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...