Biological Characteristics of Rotator Cuff Tendon.
- Author:
Hyung Bin PARK
1
;
Chang Meen SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam, Korea. hbinpark@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Biologic characteristics;
Rotator cuff
- MeSH:
Apoptosis;
Biology;
Population Characteristics;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder;
Tendons
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2010;13(1):175-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Rotator cuff disease is the most common shoulder disease. Rotator cuff tear, which is related to cuff tendon degeneration, is commonly encountered in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Knowledge about the biology of the normal rotator cuff is fundamental to understanding the pathophysiology of and degenerative processes in rotator cuff tendon tears. Furthermore, such basic knowledge provides a rationale for and facilitates the development of treatment modalities. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Therefore, we reviewed the biology of the normal rotator cuff tendon, theories to explain the pathophysiology of rotator cuff tendon tear, and current research on apoptosis of rotator cuff tenofibroblasts.
