The Evolution of Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and tendons located in the shoulder, is prone to a variety of injuries that can cause pain, weakness, and loss of motion in the arm. In the past, most of these injuries were treated with surgery. Dr. Stone explains how advances in anabolic therapy are changing the approach to rotator cuff repair. 

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Medically authored by
Kevin R. Stone, MD
Orthopaedic surgeon, clinician, scientist, inventor, and founder of multiple companies. Dr. Stone was trained at Harvard University in internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery.