Archive for August 2022

Using Biologics to Repair Partial Rotator Cuff Tears A rotator cuff is a class of four tendons that function as the primary stabilizers for the shoulder joint. They attach to the humerus (upper arm bone) and insert into the glenoid fossa (where it meets up with the scapula). Partial rotator cuff tears are tears in…

Cell-based Therapies for Hip and Lower Back Pain Whether due to degenerative arthritis or injury, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed annually in the United States. Even though this is major surgery and requires hospitalization and lengthy rehab, many patients with chronic hip and…