11/24/2025
Surgical Vs. Non-Surgical Care for Rotator Cuff Tears
The shoulder is a complex structure that consists of four joints that work together to allow for a large range of motion. Unfortunately, this flexibility results in instability and an elevated risk for injury. Perhaps the well-known shoulder injury is a rotator cuff tear, which will affect at least one-in-five persons during their lifetime. While some patients can recall a specific event that led to their injury, most rotator cuff tears occur over time and may even be present in the absence of symptoms. So, should an individual with a rotator cuff tear consult with a surgeon or explore non-surgical approaches first?
The shoulder is a complex structure that consists of four joints that work together to allow for a large range of motion. Unfortunately, this flexibility results in instability and an elevated risk for injury. Perhaps the well-known shoulder injury is a rotator cuff tear, which will affect at lea