Synovial fluid biomarkers: association with chronic rotator cuff tear severity and pain

We tested the hypothesis that biomarkers in the synovial fluid of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint are correlated with visual analog scale (VAS) scores, functional scores, and ultrasound findings of chronic rotator cuff tear (RCT) severity.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - November 21, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Chien-An Shih, Kuo-Chen Wu, Chung-Jung Shao, Tai-Chang Chern, Wei-Ren Su, Po-Ting Wu, I-Ming Jou Tags: Original Article Source Type: research