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. 2013 Jul 9;3(2):70-9.
doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.2.070. Print 2013 Apr.

Clinical and biological aspects of rotator cuff tears

Alessio Giai Via  1 , Mauro De Cupis, Marco Spoliti, Francesco Oliva
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Clinical and biological aspects of rotator cuff tears

Alessio Giai Via et al. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. .

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  • Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2014 Oct;3(4):359

Abstract

Rotator cuff tears are common and are a frequent source of shoulder pain and disability. A wide variation in the prevalence of rotator cuff tears has been reported. The etiology of rotator cuff tear remains multifactorial and attempts to unify intrinsic and extrinsic theories tried to explain the etiopathogenesis of rotator cuff tears. Knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of rotator cuff tears is important to improve our therapies, surgical techniques and promote tendon repair. Several strategies have been proposed to enhance tendon healing and recently research has focused on regenerative therapies, such as Growth Factors (GFs) and Plasma Rich Platelet (PRP), with high expectations of success.

Keywords: growth factors; platelet rich plasma; rotator cuff tears; shoulder.

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Figure 1
Morphological classifications of rotator cuff tears. A) crescent-shaped. B) U-shaped. C) L-shaped. D) massive tears. Supraspinatus tendon (SS); infraspinatus (IS) tendon; rotator interval (RI); subscapularis tendon (Sub); coracohumeral ligament (CHL).
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