In this issue, we present part 2 of our two-part Round Table discussion on rotator cuff repair. In part 1, we addressed enhancing repairs through the use of surgical technique and biologics.

Rotator cuff tears represent a significant source of shoulder disability and socioeconomic burden. Outcomes after rotator cuff repair have improved significantly in recent years. Understanding and ...

Fatty infiltration and atrophy of the rotator cuff do not improve after rotator cuff repair and correlate with poor functional outcome. Am J Sports Med 2007;35:719-728 Crossref ...

While there have been advancements in rotator cuff repair techniques over the past 20 years, the fundamental approach of sewing two tissues together has remained largely unchanged, still relying ...

2.3 Superior capsular augmentation aims to improve pain symptoms and shoulder function in patients with massive and otherwise irreparable rotator cuff tears. The intention is to reduce superior ...

"Orthopedic surgeons, especially those who specialize in the shoulder, tend to have one vexing dilemma in front of them: There are certain states that make rotator cuff repair extremely difficult ...

Objective: To determine the plasma levels of substance P (SP) in patients with postoperative stiffness after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Design: Plasma samples were obtained at 15 months from ...

Background Although rotator cuff contractions play an important role in stabilizing the glenohumeral joint, little is known about the role of these muscles in physiopathological recurrent anterior ...

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jimmy Nelson has a right rotator cuff strain and partial anterior labrum tear and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Saturday.