Introduction Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a significant source of musculoskeletal disability. Accompanying muscle changes may be important determinants of the prognosis. The aim of this study was to ...

What is the supraspinatus tendon? The supraspinatus muscle runs along the top of the shoulder blade and inserts via the tendon at the top of the arm (humerus bone). This muscle is used to lift the arm ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Shoulder pain leads many patients to see a primary care physician. Obtaining a focused history and performing a proper examination of ...

Introduction Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the mechanical entrapment of the supraspinatus tendon underneath the acromial arch of scapula. The narrowing of the subacromial space (SAS) was ...

The shoulder muscles are responsible for maintaining the widest range of motion of any joint in your body. This flexibility is also what makes the shoulder prone to instability and injury. Muscles, ...

Early surgery to repair tears of one of the shoulder rotator cuff muscles provides lasting improvement in strength, function, and other outcomes, reports a study. Early surgery to repair tears of one ...