The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that holds the shoulder together. When the arm is constantly rotated to throw a ball, the result might be wear and tear on the rotator cuff. It may weaken and rip where it meets the humerus or upper arm bone. The treatment Be sure to warm up and don't overuse the rotator cuff. For those of you with shoulder arthritis, doctors recommend early arthroscopic surgery to remove bony spurs and other irritants.
Surgery can often prevent a full tear of the cuff.
This type of surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure. For complete sports coverage in South Florida, visit Sun-Sentinel sports .