Surgical Repair
of Rotator Cuff Surgical repair of rotator cuff is a medical procedure used to repair damage to the shoulder joint caused by a tear of the rotator cuff tendons. Rotator cuff tears can be caused by aging, overuse, or injury. The procedure involves surgically re-attaching the torn tendon to the humerus bone of the shoulder. The surgery aims to restore shoulder movement and strength, as well as to ease the pain and increase mobility of the shoulder joint. It is often seen as the most effective method of repairing rotator cuff tears, and is associated with good outcomes in the majority of cases.
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