Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the ...
StudyFinds on MSN

Rotator cuff tears found in 73% of adults over 40. Here’s why that might not matter

In A Nutshell • 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI scans, including wear and tear (25%), partial ...
Medical Dialogues

Rotator Cuff Abnormalities Nearly Universal After 40, Study Questions Routine Shoulder MRI Use

Finland: A large population-based study from Finland has found that structural abnormalities in the rotator cuff are almost ...
Opinion
DMNewsOpinion

Scientists found rotator cuff tears in nearly all adults over 40 — and say we’re overtreating them

New research reveals that rotator cuff tears are so common in adults over 40 they may be a normal part of aging — raising uncomfortable questions about a multi-billion-dollar surgical industry built ...
Medscape

MRI Abnormalities Common in Pain-Free Shoulders

MRI finds shoulder tendon tears in most adults over age 40 years, with researchers suggesting the injury is a normal part of ...
Mirage News

Rotator Cuff Issues Found on MRI Scans

In this population-based study, rotator cuff abnormalities were nearly universal after age 40 and showed poor concordance with ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Are there any new therapies for advanced shoulder issues?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where repairing the tear is no longer an option? Is there ...