Rotator cuff surgery is a common orthopedic procedure performed to repair torn tendons in the shoulder. Surgery is typically recommended when symptoms persist for six to twelve months despite conservative treatment, when the tear size exceeds three centimetres, when there is significant weakness or functional loss, or when there has been a recent acute injury. Three main approaches are available. Open repair is the most invasive, requiring deltoid detachment. Mini-open repair uses a smaller inci

When it comes to getting back on your feet, expertise is everything. UAB has the tools to treat any injury, big or small. That's how UAB Medicine Orthopaedic Services is moving medicine forward. Learn more at www.uabmedicine.org/ortho | UAB Medicine

Step inside the new UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion, a state-of-the-art space designed to help patients rebuild strength, mobility, and independence at every turn. 💚 | UAB Medicine

Recovering from orthopedic surgery or injury takes patience and consistency, especially when some post-op routines are tough to stick with. 😅⏳ John Beneck, PA at Sentara Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, shares a few of the things he loves to see patients do, because they promote better healing and long-term results. ❤️‍🩹👏 #ImprovingHealth #HealingJourney #RecoveryTips #HealthyHabits | Sentara Health