Editorial Commentary: Aging and Rotator Cuff Tears

Arthroscopy. 2019 Aug;35(8):2321. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.04.024.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is associated with failure of rotator cuff repair. Optimizing bone density, as well as rotator cuff tendon-to-bone fixation in an osteoporotic humeral head, is a necessary approach to the patient as a whole.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diphosphonates
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis*
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries*
  • Shoulder

Substances

  • Diphosphonates