ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and disability. While most tears are due chronic wear in middle-aged and older patients, they can also be caused by trauma in younger patients. Patients usually complain of shoulder pain to the top and side of their shoulder and report difficulty with overhead activities. The rotator cuff functions to provide stability for the shoulder as it is moved throughout it’s wide range of motion by the other muscles of the shoulder. Any disruption to the tendon can cause significant weakness