David Altchek prepares to perform arthroscopic rotator-cuff repair surgery on a patient.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Techniques Tackle] Reference

Tomo Ohka, RHP: He came back in July from a rotator-cuff tear but wasn't very effective.    From Wordnik.com.  [Going shopping at the winter free-agent market] Reference

I have no issues except for a small rotator-cuff issue that's been bugging me for a while, but that's about it.    From Wordnik.com.  [INTERVIEW: 'I'M IN PERFECT HEALTH'] Reference

Mr. Altman estimates that of the 30% to 50% of rotator-cuff repairs that fail, 25% become major problems or "chronic massive tears.".    From Wordnik.com.  [New Techniques Tackle] Reference

I either tore or lost the usefulness of one of the legiments in the rotator-cuff of my right shoulder ... without even knowing it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rolling down hills, disability the beauty of dew and resting.] Reference

With shortstop Gary DiSarcina recovering from rotator-cuff surgery, the Anaheim Angels agreed to a one-year contract with Benji Gil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Winter meetings notebook] Reference

And researchers have studied the use of grafts made from pig intestine to help regenerate tissue in the rotator-cuff tendons and avoid retears.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Techniques Tackle] Reference

In fact, the current large now weighs in at 40 ounces and is capable of giving you a rotator-cuff injury when you lift it to put the straw into your mouth.    From Wordnik.com.  [Babette’s Feast II: This Time It’s Personal] Reference

One study presented at the orthopaedic surgeons conference found that one form of PRP was not effective when used to support tissue during rotator-cuff surgery.    From Wordnik.com.  [Spinning Blood Isn't Just for Athletes] Reference

Now doctors are using a number of new techniques to improve the outcome for rotator-cuff repair, including using double instead of single rows of sutures in the repair.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Techniques Tackle] Reference

Houston: With free agents LH Andy Pettitte and RH Roger Clemens non-committal toward 2007 and RH Brandon Backe recovering from rotator-cuff surgery, the Astros 'main concern is the rotation.    From Wordnik.com.  [National League outlooks for 2007] Reference

In one study at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, 49 patients who had arthroscopic repair of rotator-cuff tears showed significant improvements two years after the surgery, though 11 had recurrent tears.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Techniques Tackle] Reference

Earlier this year, Marcus Glover, a 40-year-old mailroom worker for the Greater New York Hospital Association, was discharged from hospital after a successful rotator-cuff surgery, which included antibiotic treatment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rising Foe Defies] Reference

Smith missed much of last season with a right rotator-cuff injury.    From Wordnik.com.  [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference

Gibson said the 38-year-old Hampton, who had rotator-cuff surgery last.    From Wordnik.com.  [azcentral.com | news] Reference

The same is true for rotator-cuff tears, rips in the tendons that help stabilize the shoulder.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page] Reference

Try rotator-cuff strengthening and flexibility exercises, and warming up gently before activities.    From Wordnik.com.  [theithacajournal.com -] Reference

Mulder has pitched only 12 2/3 innings since 2006 while undergoing a pair of rotator-cuff surgeries.    From Wordnik.com.  [JSOnline.com] Reference

The surgeon said the 1934 research - which contended a rotator-cuff was unlikely to be torn in a fall - was out of date.    From Wordnik.com.  [Stuff.co.nz - Stuff] Reference

He was coming off rotator-cuff surgery to repair a torn labrum, a broken quarterback seeking a broken city as his perfect fit.    From Wordnik.com.  [chicagotribune.com -] Reference

The Balloon was initially designed for chronic, massive, non-reparable rotator-cuff tears; enabling leverage of other muscles.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medgadget] Reference

Benson hasn't been able to return to form and remain healthy since undergoing rotator-cuff surgery before the 2007 season.    From Wordnik.com.  [azcentral.com | news] Reference

At Oregon State, Lyle Moevao missed the first three games because he was slow returning to form after offseason rotator-cuff surgery.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

And in the past few seasons he has had a cancerous cyst removed from his kidney and rotator-cuff surgery to repair damage from an onstage fall.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page]

Me and at least two or three other people I know have had various shoulder issues, ranging from frequent dislocations to rotator-cuff problems.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ask MetaFilter] Reference

In addition, Michael Wuertz (rotator-cuff tendinitis) could be activated for the Yankees series after two scoreless rehab innings at Sacramento.    From Wordnik.com.  [SFGate: Top News Stories]

Clorox, may be laid up in Houston recovering from rotator-cuff surgery, but he can't help getting exercised about his company's breakout new product line.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fast Company] Reference

Eric Hurley: His recovery from rotator-cuff surgery last year continues to progress, and he could throw his first session of live batting practice next week.    From Wordnik.com.  [Texas Rangers] Reference

Lefty A.J. Murray, who is being converted back into a reliever after suffering a rotator-cuff injury last season, will replace Diamond on the RedHawks 'roster.    From Wordnik.com.  [Texas Rangers] Reference

The big concern with shoulders is rotator-cuff injuries, which have varying recovery times, and the success rate is lower than with elbow ligament replacement surgery.    From Wordnik.com.  [SFGate: Top News Stories]

But the Mets changed their minds, citing residual damage that Torrealba had sustained from a rotator-cuff tear, damage the Mets said they discovered during a physical examination.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page] Reference

It began in the hallways of arenas after games where the people who play, coach or follow Big East basketball night after night risked rotator-cuff injuries patting each other on the back.    From Wordnik.com.  [Home - BostonHerald.com] Reference

The undefeated Florida Tuskers got some bad news Friday when it was determined that wide receiver Chas Gessner will miss the rest of the season with a rotator-cuff injury to his left shoulder that will require surgery.    From Wordnik.com.  [SplicedFeed] Reference

(rotator-cuff tendinitis) threw another scoreless inning at Sacramento - his third - allowing two walks and striking out one.    From Wordnik.com.  [SFGate: Top News Stories]