- The rotator cuff is a group of small muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. It is responsible for dynamic shoulder joint stability and precision of joint motion.
- Entrapment, inflammation, tearing or weakness of the rotator cuff group usually cause persisting pain and dysfunction of the shoulder.
- Rotator cuff problems are rare in young people and common in the above-50 age group.
- Treatment depends on the underlying problem and although nonsurgical treatment can be successful, arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery is frequently required and offers excellent solutions to otherwise difficult problems.
- Dr Bothma will investigate your rotator cuff problems thoroughly and will discuss the diagnosis and management options in detail with you.
