The rotator cuff is compromised of 4 major muscles and tendons that act collectively to stabilize the shoulder joint. The four muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. Tendons are the fibrous portion of the muscle that anchors...
In a previous blog I discussed the clinical success of rotator cuff repair using expanded stem cell therapy. Today we had the opportunity to review MRI images of an elderly patient who also underwent the Regenexx procedure 2 years ago for a supraspinatus tear. AB is...
Patients with shoulder pain unresponsive to conservative therapy often are prescribed radiographic studies for further evaluation. X-rays can not reveal rotator cuff tears , since tendons are compromised of soft tissue and not bone. X-rays evaluate bone. Another...
The supraspinatus is the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle. It originates from the shoulder blade passes laterally beneath acromion and attaches onto the humerus. The supraspinatus stabilizes the shoulder joint and allows one to raise their arm in a plane...
Rotator cuff tears often result in pain over the front and outer aspect of the shoulder. The pain maybe increased when pushing upwards on the shoulder or reaching forward. Weakness may also be reported. Unfortunately pain and weakness do not make the diagnosis of...
