Rotator Cuff Repair
A surgical procedure to reattach a torn tendon in the rotator cuff back to the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and enable arm movement.
Definition
A surgical procedure to reattach a torn tendon in the rotator cuff back to the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and enable arm movement.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Rotator cuff tears are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability in adults, often resulting from repetitive overhead motions, acute injury, or age-related degeneration. Repair can be performed arthroscopically through small incisions or through a traditional open approach depending on the size and severity of the tear. During surgery, the surgeon reattaches the torn tendon to the bone using suture anchors. Post-operative rehabilitation is critical and typically involves wearing a sling for four to six weeks followed by a structured physical therapy program lasting three to six months. Full recovery and return to overhead activities may take six to twelve months.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about rotator cuff repair — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How do I know if my rotator cuff tear needs surgery or can be treated without it?
- 2How long will I need to wear a sling after rotator cuff repair?
- 3When can I start driving again after shoulder surgery?
- 4What exercises will I need to do during recovery?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk can field calls about rotator cuff symptoms, help patients understand whether they need a consultation or imaging before surgery, and schedule appointments with shoulder specialists. It can provide post-operative care instructions, coordinate physical therapy referrals, and set up follow-up imaging appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about rotator cuff repair.
A surgical procedure to reattach a torn tendon in the rotator cuff back to the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and enable arm movement. Rotator cuff tears are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability in adults, often resulting from repetitive overhead motions, acute injury, or age-related degeneration. Repair can be performed arthroscopically through small incisions or through a traditional open approach depending on the size and severity of the tear.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by field calls about rotator cuff symptoms, help patients understand whether they need a consultation or imaging before surgery, and schedule appointments with shoulder specialists. It can provide post-operative care instructions, coordinate physical therapy referrals, and set up follow-up imaging appointments.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by field calls about rotator cuff symptoms, help patients understand whether they need a consultation or imaging before surgery, and schedule appointments with shoulder specialists. It can provide post-operative care instructions, coordinate physical therapy referrals, and set up follow-up imaging appointments.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by field calls about rotator cuff symptoms, help patients understand whether they need a consultation or imaging before surgery, and schedule appointments with shoulder specialists. It can provide post-operative care instructions, coordinate physical therapy referrals, and set up follow-up imaging appointments.
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