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Rotator Cuff

Can A Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger?

Many people suffer from shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tears.  Many small rotator cuff tears are managed very well without surgery.  While the tear might not

Why does my shoulder hurt at night
Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder Pain at Night

Shoulder pain at night is a prevalent and potentially debilitating problem. For some of you, the pain is sharp when you change your sleeping position.  For

partial rotator cuff tear repair
Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis: Is a Cure Possible [Updated]

Rotator cuff tendinosis is a very common cause of shoulder pain in the adult population.  By definition, rotator cuff tendinosis means that your rotator cuff

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Rotator Cuff

Can My Rotator Cuff Tear Become Larger ?

Rotator cuff tears are very common and are a common source of shoulder pain.  The chance of you having a rotator cuff tear increases with age because the

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Rotator Cuff

Surgery For Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears : Expert Series

You have fallen, you can not move your arm, and you have been told that you have a rotator cuff tear.  Do you need to consider surgery to repair your rotator

Do I need rotator cuff tear surgery
Rotator Cuff

Do I Need Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery? – Expert Series

Rotator cuff surgery involves stitching or reattaching your torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus.  The surgery to repair your rotator cuff is performed

MRI

When Should We MRI Shoulder Injuries?

Shoulder pain is very common.  Should we obtain an MRI on everyone with shoulder pain? The quick and obvious answer is no ... but let's explore why. The

Rotator Cuff

What is the Cause of Rotator Cuff Tears? Shoulder Expert Series

The rotator cuff is composed of 4 very important muscles.  Together they surround your shoulder and help you move the arm.  Rotator cuff injuries can cause

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Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment : Should I Choose Physical Therapy or Surgery?

The rotator cuff is a series of four small muscles that control your shoulder. Tears in the rotator cuff are very very common. It turns out that using the term

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Podcast #4 – Sports Medicine Just Got Social

In episode 4 we explore a biological approach to various common orthopedic issues such as rotator cuff tears.  For too long, Orthopedists and the medical device

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Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Tendinosis .. You Have to Believe in Biology

Rotator cuff tendinosis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain.  The pain caused by rotator cuff tendinosis is usually on the outer side of your arm.

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Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Healing : 4 Key Facts to Understand

You are considering rotator cuff surgery. You are concerned about your rotator cuff healing and recovery. Many rotator cuff tears will heal after surgery.  Some

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