Rotator cuff pathology is a very common orthopaedic problem and is a cause of great healthcare costs in industrialised countries.1 2 Despite the relevance of the problem, the aetiology and ...

Background/aim Exercise imparts a load on tendon tissue that leads to changes in tendon properties. Studies suggest that loading immediately reduces tendon thickness, with a loss of this response in ...

The pathogenesis of tendinopathy and the primary biological change in the tendon that precipitates pathology have generated several pathoaetiological models in the literature. The continuum model of ...

Tendon lesions represent a large proportion of rheumatic issues resulting in pain and disability, and absence from work.1 The shoulder and elbow are the most frequent localisations.2, 3 The most ...

Therefore, tendon transfers are considered surgical options with superior effects when performing reconstruction of the deficient rotator cuff. 2, 5 Recently, the orthopedic literature has highlighted ...

NEW BLOOMFIELD — An orthopaedic surgeon at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital will hold two free discussions about shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Sean Marx will hold one online and one ...

All patients underwent routine ultrasound evaluation of their operated shoulder at 12- and 24-months postoperatively. Ultrasound evaluation of the repaired rotator cuff and SCR integrity was conducted ...

Rotator cuff tears are painful but most don't require surgery. Learn the symptoms of a torn rotator cuff, the road to ... a musculoskeletal ultrasound, and/or an X-ray. An MRI is usually the most ...