title: Rotator cuff injuries and treatment.
abstract: Rotator cuff problems are among the most commonly encountered disorders of the shoulder, and are commonly seen by primary care physicians. Their exact mechanism for susceptibility to injury remains unclear; however, with an understanding of the shoulder's anatomy and biomechanics, we are better able to treat the insults incurred on the cuff. Early recognition, proper treatment, and appropriate follow-up may expedite healing and prevent the occurrence of further injury or complications.
authors.affiliation: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. dbrownin@wfubmc.edu
authors.forename: Douglas G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Browning
authors.forename: Maulin M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy