Nathan J. Fanter, D.O.

Shoulder Pain? Get Your Rotator Cuff Checked...

Rotator cuff disease ranks among one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. Rotator cuff disease, which can cause pain, increases with age. About 25% of the adults will experience a rotator cuff tear at some point in their lives. By the age of 60, 25% of people have a rotator cuff tear on MRI, but only 5-40% are symptomatic. By the age of 80, 50% of people have a rotator cuff tear on MRI. Luckily, there are many treatment options available for rotator cuff disease, ranging from physical therapy to surgery...