Impingement refers to mechanical compression and/or wear of an athlete's rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is actually a series of four muscles connecting the scapula (shoulder blade) to the ...

Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common types of shoulder injuries. Here, we explain to you the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Understanding more about these injuries and ...

Jenrry Mejia, the NY Mets twenty year-old top pitching prospect reportedly complained of shoulder stiffness after his last start in Double A on Sunday and was diagnosed yesterday with a posterior ...

The shoulders are the only joint in the body that can have 360 degrees of movement. That increase in mobility comes in handy when reaching far overhead for a tough shot on the tennis court, extending ...

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 ...

For a baseball pitcher, a rotator cuff injury often means an extended stay on the disabled list for surgery and rehabilitation of the damaged tendons. But a new technology under development may stop ...

Your doctor will have you perform a range of movements to help determine whether you have a torn rotator cuff. Share on Pinterest Your rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilizes the ball ...

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Q: I've been having some pain in my shoulder. How do I know if it could be a rotator cuff issue? A: Rotator cuff problems typically present with shoulder pain from the side, back or front of the ...

Several patients in their 50s and 60s have had their rotator cuff tear diagnosed on MRI. How accurate is MRI for this purpose? Could it be overinterpreted? —Jorge Guzman Ortiz, MD, Jayuya, P.R. The ...

Overuse injuries - think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears - are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes. But while commonly associated with ...