Methylprednisolone Taper is an Effective Addition to Multimodal Pain Regimens After Rotator Cuff Repair

The use of Methylprednisolone Taper will be investigated in the setting of a Rotator Cuff Repair to determine if it will result in lower pain levels following surgery

Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing a rotator cuff repair. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with concurrent and significant injury to other bones or organs * a history of alcohol or substance abuse * a history of severe heart disease * a history of renal failure, a history of liver dysfunction * active peptic ulcer disease * neurological or psychiatric diseases that may affect pain perception * active pregnancy * uncontrolled diabetes mellitus