Rotator Cuff Repair File Size: 4.94 MB Time: 5:00 Min. (Rotator
Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Surgery) What is rotator cuff repair? The
rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold the
shoulder in place. It is one of the most important parts of the
shoulder. The rotator cuff allows a person to lift his/her arm
and reach up. An injury to the rotator cuff, such as a tear, may
happen suddenly when falling on an outstretched hand or develop
over time due to repetitive activities. Rotator cuff
degeneration and tears may also be caused by aging. If the
rotator cuff is injured, it may need to be repaired surgically.
This may include shaving off bone spurs that are pinching the
shoulder, or repairing torn tendons or muscles in the shoulder.
Surgical techniques that may be used to repair a tear of the
rotator cuff include arthroscopy, open surgery, or a combination
of both. The goal of rotator cuff repair surgery is to help
restore the function and flexibility of the shoulder and to
relieve the pain that cannot be