Aging‐Related Rotator Cuff Tears: Molecular Mechanisms and Implications for Clinical Management
Ni Wang,
Haoyuan Wang,
Longxiang Shen
et al.
Abstract:Shoulder pain and disabilities are prevalent issues among the elderly population, with rotator cuff tear (RCT) being one of the leading causes. Although surgical treatment has shown some success, high postoperative retear rates remain a great challenge, particularly in elderly patients. Aging‐related degeneration of muscle, tendon, tendon‐to‐bone enthesis, and bone plays a critical role in the development and prognosis of RCT. Studies have demonstrated that aging worsens muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration, … Show more
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