Neer's test is a simple exam that assesses if your shoulder pain and limited range of motion may be caused by an impingement (pinching of tissue). Your healthcare provider or physical therapist can ...

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 ...

A torn rotator cuff is a common injury that affects a person’s ability to lift and rotate their arm. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million people in 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 ...

For those over 40, it's a common injury with different treatment options to try. Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most ...

The rotator cuff is a combination of muscles and tendons that link your upper arm bone, the humerus, to your shoulder blades. The rotator cuff also holds your upper arm bone in place in your shoulder ...

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 ...

Your rotator cuff includes several muscles that support range of motion in your arm and shoulder while holding the socket in place. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that hold your upper arm ...

Researchers have developed a python-tooth-inspired device as a supplement to current rotator cuff suture repair, and found that it nearly doubled repair strength. Their biomimetic approach following ...