Most rotator-cuff tears are degenerative, atraumatic, and more prevalent with age. Nonoperative treatment, including physical therapy, is typically recommended; surgery is considered in some cases.

While partial-thickness rotator cuff tears may heal on their own, ... (PHT) elastomer which can be 3D-printed to the exact size and shape required to cover each patient's injury.

Common Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Tear: 1. Pain over the side aspect of the upper area (police patch area) 2. Pain and weakness when lifting the arm in a certain way.

Surprisingly, an estimated 50 percent of those with rotator cuff tears are asymptomatic, notes Carrie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, NCPT, Balanced Body Educator.

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 ...

Each year, 2 million people in the United States suffer from rotator cuff injuries — but only 600,000 get surgical fixes. A new, python-inspired device might close that gap.