Rotator cuff tears do not heal well with time. They tend to either enlarge or, at best, stabilize in size. The good news is the rotator cuff tears do not necessarily need to heal in order for the ...

Does Medicare cover PRP injections for a torn rotator cuff? The CMS states that Medicare does not cover PRP injections for a torn rotator cuff, as research into the use of PRP for this condition ...

The subscapularis tendon is a tendon that plays a role in the rotator cuff and shoulder biomechanics. It is one of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, and helps the shoulder move in ...

Rotator cuff (RC) tears can cause shoulder disability, and surgical intervention is usually required. The study investigated RC repair surgery risk in ACTD patients. The effect of anti-inflammatory ...

Background: The incidence and diagnostic rate of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) have increased significantly. The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the risk factors for symptomatic RCTs ...

CollPlant, Ltd., a regenerative medicine company located in Israel, reported positive final clinical study results for its product Vergenex STR as a treatment for tendinopathy. The trial was a ...