Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience, it might be a sign of something serious. One of the most common causes ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down for four weeks from the last time he threw because of a mild rotator cuff strain. “No surgery. No injection. Just ...

If you injure your rotator cuff, which is a group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint in place, Medicare may cover the cost of surgery if a doctor deems it medically necessary.

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...

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.

If a tendon of the rotator cuff fails in a patient over 50 due to overuse, too many golf or tennis swings, a mild fall on an outstretched arm, or a poor pickleball serve, the possibility that the ...

However, in a 2019 study involving 135 people who received arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, the average time for full recovery was 14 months. So, recovery can vary from person to person.

After rotator cuff surgery, it’s essential to follow up with your medical team. Depending on your type of surgery, you may need to make an appointment for a postoperative visit 7–10 days after ...

The surgery was performed in the beach chair position with the operated side supported by an arm support; the surgery done under interscalene block, and the operative time was 2 h. Postoperatively, ...

LAS VEGAS—A prospective quality improvement study has yielded interesting insights on the efficacy of interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel, Pacira) following rotator cuff repair. The ...

Keywords: interscalene brachial plexus block, median effective analgesic concentration, postoperative analgesia, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, ropivacaine Citation: Xu C, Gu F, Liu Y, Chen R, Wang ...