AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-The Basic Science of Rotator Cuff Disease: Biologic Basis of Muscle, Tendon and Bone-Dr. Andrew Frederic Kuntz, M.D.

The Basic Science of Rotator Cuff Disease: Biologic Basis of Muscle, Tendon and Bone-Dr. Andrew Frederic Kuntz, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the basic science of rotator cuff disease, focusing on tendon, muscle, and bone. They explain the unique environment of the enthesis, where there is a mismatch between the soft tendon and stiff bone. They highlight that rotator cuff repair often fails because the normal enthesis is not reestablished, leading to slow healing and scar tissue formation. The speaker also discusses intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to rotator cuff tendinopathy, such as vascularity, collagen structure, impingement, and muscle imbalance. They explore the impact of aging, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, tear factors, and muscle changes on rotator cuff pathology. The presenter concludes by emphasizing the need to identify key pathways and genes to improve future treatments. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Symposium: AANA/ORS/ON Clinical Translational Forum Improving Rotator Cuff Healing Rates 5.4.2019

Keywords

rotator cuff disease

enthesis

rotator cuff repair

rotator cuff tendinopathy

rotator cuff pathology