ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR

Restore Strength.
Restore Function.

Rotator cuff repair is performed to reduce pain, restore shoulder strength, and improve long-term function when a torn tendon no longer works properly.

Pain

Night Pain & Daily Symptoms

Strength

Restore Shoulder Power

Motion

Return To Function

Healing

Tendon Back To Bone

What Is The Rotator Cuff?

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and allow the arm to lift, rotate, reach, and perform overhead activity.

Why Tears Happen

  • Degeneration over time
  • Traumatic injury
  • Overuse
  • Acute lifting injuries
  • Progressive tendon wear

Common Symptoms

  • Night pain
  • Weakness
  • Difficulty lifting the arm
  • Pain with overhead activity
  • Loss of shoulder function

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Animation

This animation demonstrates arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using anchors and sutures to restore the torn tendon back to bone.

How The Repair Heals

The repaired tendon must biologically heal back to bone after surgery. The strength of the repair initially comes from sutures and fixation devices, but long-term success depends on tendon healing and rehabilitation.

Factors That Affect Healing

  • Tear size
  • Tissue quality
  • Tendon retraction
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Smoking status
  • Diabetes and metabolic health

Why Protection Matters

  • Tendon-to-bone healing takes months
  • Early protection reduces stress on the repair
  • Motion is restored gradually
  • Strengthening begins only when healing allows
  • Rehabilitation is individualized

Recovery And Rehabilitation

Recovery after rotator cuff repair focuses on protecting tendon healing while gradually restoring motion, strength, and long-term shoulder performance.

First Phase

Protect the repair while pain and inflammation improve.

Motion Phase

Gradually restore safe shoulder motion under guidance.

Strength Phase

Progressively rebuild strength after tendon healing advances.

Return Phase

Resume work, recreation, and sports based on healing and function.

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