Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair

Your rotator cuff is actually a group of muscles that work together to stabilize your shoulder and help initialize movement of the shoulder. In fact, there are four specific muscles that make up your rotator cuff, all connected to your bones via tendons.

Sometimes, one or more of your muscles or tendons can become partially or completely torn. This can happen over time through a repetitive motion, such as throwing a ball, or due to a sudden injury.

We have several options for treating a torn rotator cuff.  Non-operative treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, injections, physical therapy and new means such as PRP and stem cells. However, if this does not meet the patient’s demands, our surgeons may recommend repair. Rotator cuff repairs are typically done arthroscopically through a minimally invasive approach as an outpatient procedure. Repairs are done by placing suture anchors in the bone, restoring normal anatomy to the shoulder.

Following surgery patients undergo an extensive course of physical therapy to help restore function and strength in the shoulder. Typical return to activities in approximately 4-6 months.