Most of the time, a rotator cuff problem can be treated at home. For severe cases, though, surgery may be the best treatment.

Rotator cuff repair is usually an outpatient procedure that doesn't involve an overnight stay in the hospital. The surgery can be done as an open procedure or a minimally invasive arthroscopic one.

HOUSTON (KPRC/NBC) — More than four million Americans suffer from rotator cuff injuries each year. Many patients hesitate to undergo surgery because of the long recovery. Now, a new procedure ...

If your rotator cuff tear is larger, you may need a traditional surgery approach to fix it. This means a larger, open incision instead of the arthroscopic approach.

Rotator cuff tears may be repaired with surgery. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation.

With the advancement of arthroscopic surgery in the repair of rotator cuff tears, the gold standard of open surgery has begun to be slowly replaced. However, the literature has shown similar ...

This article looks at the different surgical options for rotator cuff injuries, their benefits, potential complications, and what to expect during surgery.

Medicare covers rotator cuff surgery when it is medically necessary. Costs can vary by plan and the facility where a person has the procedure.

New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker underwent hip surgery on Tuesday, pushing back his previously scheduled rotator-cuff surgery and jeopardizing his availability for the start of the 2017 season.

Repairing massive rotator cuff tears is often a tricky proposition, especially for those who have failed prior surgery. New research considers how a new arthroscopic procedure to treat large ...

BURLINGTON, N.J. (CBS) - A new rotator cuff treatment is helping patients become pain-free and get back to work faster than previous procedures.