The basic anatomy and function of the individual muscles of the rotator cuff are shown in 4 more in-depth videos of the shoulder examination. One of the videos describes the belly press test. You want more high quality content? Visit a22n.com and sign up for early access. | AMBOSS | Facebook

Rotator cuff surgery is a common orthopedic procedure performed to repair torn tendons in the shoulder. Surgery is typically recommended when symptoms persist for six to twelve months despite conservative treatment, when the tear size exceeds three centimetres, when there is significant weakness or functional loss, or when there has been a recent acute injury. Three main approaches are available. Open repair is the most invasive, requiring deltoid detachment. Mini-open repair uses a smaller inci