Hypothesis: This study evaluated the effect of the mechanical environment on the healing rotator cuff by paralyzing the supraspinatus muscle in the operative shoulder of a rat model of rotator cuff injury and repair.
Complete removal of load was detrimental to rotator cuff healing, especially when combined with immobilization.
Level of evidence: Basic science study. Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.
Hypothesis: This study evaluated the effect of the mechanical environment on the healing rotator cuff by paralyzing the supraspinatus muscle in the operative shoulder of a rat model of rotator cuff injury and repair.
Complete removal of load was detrimental to rotator cuff healing, especially when combined with immobilization.
Level of evidence: Basic science study. Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.