HealthMe – Your Self-Pay MarketPlace

Some patient billing is provided by EZE Billing on TOC’s behalf

PAY YOUR BILL | phone icon(256) 539-2728 | FAX: (256) 539-2666

PHONE HOURS: M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

PATIENT PORTAL |  REQUEST APPOINTMENT

The Orthopaedic Center (TOC) The Orthopaedic Center (TOC)

Rotator Cuff Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeons in Huntsville & Northern Alabama

If you have pain in your shoulder, shoulder weakness and loss of shoulder range, you may have a rotator cuff injury.

What Is a Rotator Cuff?

A rotator cuff is a combination of muscles and tendons in your shoulder. They connect the upper arm bone and shoulder blade, and they also keep the ball of your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. The rotator cuff gives you the greatest range of motion of any bone in your body.

What Are Rotator Cuff Disorders?

Normal wear and tear and overuse of the rotator cuff can cause different injuries. Some of the common rotator cuff issues include:

  • Inflammation of the tendons.
  • Inflammation of a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion between the tendons and bones.
  • A tendon being squeezed and rubbing against the bone also known as an impingement.
  • Tears of the rotator cuffs.
  • Painful, calcium buildup in the tendons.

Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries

Properly treating rotator cuff injuries is important. If they go untreated for too long, the arm will get weaker. Treatment options for rotator cuff injuries include:

  • Resting the shoulder, but doing light exercises with the arms.
  • Icing or heating the shoulder.
  • Using anti-inflammatory medicine to relieve pain and decrease the amount of swelling.
  • Physical therapy to reduce the pain and help increase shoulder strength.
  • Steroid shots in the shoulder. Though steroid shots don’t cure rotator cuff disorders, they help reduce pain and swelling.

Contact one of our orthopedic specialists at (256) 539-2728 to schedule a consultation or use our online secure form if you are seeking treatment for a rotator cuff injury. We have locations throughout Northern Alabama.