Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

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 rotator ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Performing arthroscopic repair of superior labral anterior posterior or SLAP lesions in conjunction with fixing ...

The shoulder is among the body's most frequently injured joints. The unstable nature of its ball and socket design creates an environment where mobility is at a maximum but stability is minimal -- ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I injured my rotator cuff recently and was told I was not a candidate for surgery. However, a friend shared that there's a new minimally invasive treatment option that uses a balloon ...

This set of small but mighty muscles is your shoulder's 'support team,' essential for stability, mobility, and almost any arm movement you can think of. Imagine this: without a strong and healthy ...