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bandlike structure encircling and supporting the shoulder joint, formed by four muscles attached to and merging with the joint capsule

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  • David Altchek prepares to perform arthroscopic rotator-cuff repair surgery on a patient.
  • Tomo Ohka, RHP: He came back in July from a rotator-cuff tear but wasn't very effective.
  • I have no issues except for a small rotator-cuff issue that's been bugging me for a while, but that's about it.
  • Mr. Altman estimates that of the 30% to 50% of rotator-cuff repairs that fail, 25% become major problems or "chronic massive tears."
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