Rotator cuff: A group of muscles surrounding your shoulder joint is prone to injuries with growing age, leading to other complications.

Debridement of scar tissue and lysis of adhesions is then mostly performed via the anterosuperior and posterior portal. The mediolateral and anteroposterior mobility of the cuff is then assessed ...

The Rotation Medical Rotator Cuff System induces formation of well-integrated and new mature tendon-like tissue in the injured tendon.

There may be new hope for people suffering from debilitating, slow-healing rotator cuff injuries. Chinese scientists have created an implantable 3D-printed material that both restores shoulder ...

Researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University have developed a core-shell microfibrous scaffold that excels in rotator cuff repair.

Medical researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center designed and built a python-tooth-inspired implant to better mend rotator cuff tears—small ruptures in the muscles and tendon ...

Among the surgical options for either reparable or irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic debridement involves removal of any inflamed tissue and scar tissue from the shoulder ...

Introduction The tissue changes associated with spectrum of rotator cuff tendinopathy are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to describe the tissue characteristics of the onset and ...

Introduction In the past it has not been possible to evaluate the impact of current treatments upon tendinopathic rotator cuff tissue due to an inability to sample the tendon tissue before and after ...

A torn rotator cuff can be debilitating enough on its own, but unfortunately once such an injury has occurred, it's more likely to happen again. An experimental new mesh could help keep that from ...

The four shoulder muscles that make up the rotator cuff can get worn or tear. Find out how physical therapy exercises and other treatment can help you feel better.