Introduction The pathogenesis of rotator cuff disease (RCD) is complex and not fully
understood. This systematic review set out to summarise the histological and molecular …

Background: The number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published on the rotator
cuff (RC) has increased markedly. Purpose: To quantify the number of systematic reviews …

The subacromial bursa has long been demolded as friction-reducing tissue, which is often
linked to shoulder pain and, therefore, partially removed during shoulder surgery. Currently …

Introduction The bursa subacromialis (BS) provides the gliding mechanism of the shoulder
and regenerates itself after surgical removal. Therefore, we explored the presence of …

Introduction This study was performed to evaluate the attenuation of osteoarthritic (OA)
pathogenesis via disruption of the stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1)/CXC chemokine …

Introduction Critical shoulder angle (CSA)> 35° correlates significantly with primary rotator
cuff tear and re-tear after repair. Acromial axial orientation varies between individuals. The …

Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) provides a novel therapeutic strategy for injured hearts by
activating cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathways. However, little information is available on …

Aims We aim to explore the role and mechanism of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in
coronary endothelial cells and angiogenesis in infarcted hearts. Methods and results Seven …

Persistently high failure rates that are reported after rotator cuff repairs have encouraged
greater understanding of the pathophysiology that underlies rotator cuff tears. Biologic …

Rotator cuff lesion with shoulder stiffness is a major cause of shoulder pain and
motionlessness. Subacromial bursa fibrosis is a prominent pathological feature of the …