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  1. Surgery Could Be Best Option For Biceps Injury

    Sep 27, 2013 · Surgery Could Be Best Option For Biceps Injury September 27, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: I recently had a non-contrast MRI which showed a biceps tendon tear. I've already tried …

  2. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Rotator cuff injuries and surgery

    Aug 4, 2021 · For active patients with a complete tear of the tendon, surgery may be optimal because it offers the most predictable and successful way of restoring function. Rotator cuff …

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms

    Jun 29, 2023 · A forceful injury can tear or rupture the bicep or tricep tendons. Injuries to the upper arm muscles and tendons are most common in men 30-50, but women also may …

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating rotator cuff tears

    Oct 26, 2018 · Surgery typically is reserved for tears that don’t respond to other treatments. Your rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator …

  5. Regenerating the rotator cuff - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Aug 12, 2021 · A rotator cuff tear is a painful condition that leads to disability, limited movement and missed work time. It is estimated that nearly a half-million rotator cuff surgeries are …

  6. Mayo Clinic Q and A: How are rotator cuff tears treated?

    Jun 5, 2022 · The rotator cuff is a group of muscles critical for the strength, stability and function of the shoulder. Tears of the rotator cuff tendons are a common source of shoulder pain, …

  7. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Shoulder injuries and winter weather safety tips

    Nov 26, 2021 · However, when the rotator cuff tears as a consequence of a sudden injury, surgery is oftentimes necessary and more importantly time-sensitive. Surgical repair of these …

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

    Sep 3, 2019 · Dr. Sperling says the tissue tends to degenerate as you age and eventually can lead to a tear in the tendon. Medication, injection and physical therapy are the first lines of …

  9. Weekend Wellness: Rotator cuff injury involving torn tendon may …

    Sep 20, 2014 · However more severe injuries, especially complete tears that involve a rotator cuff tendon becoming detached from the bone, will not heal without surgery. Surgery for a …

  10. Arthroscopic Surgery Often a Good Option for Torn Rotator Cuff

    Sep 17, 2010 · But if, as in your situation, the injury involves a large tear in the muscle, surgery can be a good option. In the past, rotator cuff surgery required a large 2- to 4-inch incision. But …