Shoulder Tendon Could Indicate Future Rotator Cuff Problems

A shoulder tendon could be an indicator of an impending rotator cuff tear, according to an Italian study.A study analyzing rotator cuff pathology analyzed tendon samples from 88 people with an average age of 58, and concluded that microscopic tears on the supraspinatus tendon could be indicative of a future rotator cuff tear. The researchers noted that during rotator cuff repair, the supraspinaturs tendon could appear to be intact from a macroscopic view, but may feature microscopic degenerative tears that could cause future problems.The study concluded that “Nonruptured supraspinatus te...