The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles that aid shoulder movement and stabilize the joint. It’s a commonly injured area. Every time you move your shoulder, you’re using your rotator cuff to ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff tears happen when one of the tendons in your shoulder is injured. Warning signs include shoulder pain and trouble lifting your ...