Mayo Clinic Minute: When should you have rotator cuff surgery?

🏥 Exploring Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair 🛠️💪 Ready to dive into the world of shoulder surgery? Let’s talk about arthroscopic rotator cuff repair - a minimally invasive procedure that can work wonders for shoulder injuries.👨‍⚕️ What is it?Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a surgical technique used to mend a torn rotator cuff in the shoulder joint. It involves small incisions and the use of a tiny camera (arthroscope) to guide the repair process, resulting in quicker recovery times and l

Rotator cuff surgery is performed on patients to repair tears or damage on the tendons that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This procedure aims to reattach the torn tendon to the bone and restore strength and function to the shoulder. Both open repair and arthroscopic repair have their advantages as well as disadvantages. The choice of procedure often depends on factors such as the size and location of the tear and the patient’s overall health. After surgery, we always recommend a reha