A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles surrounding the shoulder are surgically fixed. Rotator cuff tears can cause pain and weakness. Sometimes these tears can heal ...

A patient sues a nurse and doctor after complaining of pain from a BP cuff during a surgery. Can a clinician be sued for battery if a patient objects to a medical treatment, even after giving consent?

Some rotator cuff injuries may require surgery when nonsurgical treatments have not worked, but evidence suggests that nonsurgical treatments can help with most cases. The rotator cuff is the part of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using a regular-sized BP cuff for all adults regardless of mid-arm circumference can result in “striking” ...

When Ms. G was notified of the suit, she was shocked. She immediately placed a call to Dr. K. “I can’t believe it,” said the physician. “The BP cuff was above the elbow, and the alleged damage was ...