Shoulder surgery is the art of repairing the injured shoulder joints. The shoulder is a moveable ball connected to a socket joint, which is able to stay contained within the joint because of the group of muscles called the rotator cuff. When these rotator cuff muscles get damaged, there is a possibility of pain and discomfort in the shoulder. Usually, when the shoulder is affected, the patient may have a difficult time laying on it or using it for certain activities. Shoulder surgery is designed to repair the damaged shoulder and then follow up with a rehabilitation program, which continues until the patient is back to his/her normal activities.