This review proposes a model to describe the continuum of the rotator cuff pathology from asymptomatic tendon through full thickness rotator cuff tears. Conclusions The pathoaetiology of rotator cuff ...

The shoulder is the joint with the widest range of movements among the joints of our body. Muscles and tendons, as well as ...

Rotator cuff tendons from muscles around the shoulder pass through the subacromial space and can become irritated, impinged, and eventually damaged and torn from the decreased space. It is Dr ...

Introduction Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a significant source of musculoskeletal ... changes in partial-thickness to full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon. Methods Muscle biopsies of nine ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- It's an injury that can sideline a pro athlete, a painter or a even mom. Rotator cuff tears are very common and have been notoriously hard to heal. Now, a local ...

The rotator cuff supports the structural integrity of the shoulder joint through an interconnected group of four muscles. Matt Parrott, a freelance writer, is director of business development and ...

Human rotator cuff tendon fibroblasts (green) are on aligned nanofibers (purple) --Testing the potential of a nanofiber-based device to enable biological healing between tendon and bone post ...

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. Matt Parrott, a freelance writer, is director ...