Rotator Cuff Injuries, Tears and Surgery

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons which help us to lift and rotate our arms. So, let’s take a minute to think about all the things we couldn’t do in our day if we were to injure or tear our rotator cuff such as; drive a car, put on a seatbelt, get dressed, lift and pick up our children & hang out washing. Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common particularly in people that enjoy sports such as; baseball, tennis, swimming or who work in jobs like; painting, plastering, cleaning & diesel mechanics. Today on Meditalk we speak with Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr David Colvin about ‘rotator cuff injuries & repairs’. Dr David Colvin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises knee and shoulder surgery at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr David Colvin for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Colvin and SJOG Subiaco visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/c/o/l/v/colvin-davidkevin-subiaco For some great information on rotator cuff injuries, tears and rehab programs to follow visit: www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/shoulder-conditions/rotator-cuff-tear-injury-perth www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/core-rehab-protocols www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au Thank you for taking the time to listen and support Meditalk - a medical podcast for people empowering their health with knowledge. Stay well, D :-)