MRI scans of over 600 Finnish adults found that nearly all had frayed, torn or otherwise abnormal rotator cuffs — yet most ...
Widespread shoulder MRI abnormalities may be part of normal aging, raising questions about over-diagnosis and avoidable procedures.
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Rotator cuff tears found in 73% of adults over 40. Here’s why that might not matter
In A Nutshell • 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI scans, including wear and tear (25%), partial ...
Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with ...
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Scientists found rotator cuff tears in nearly all adults over 40 — and say we’re overtreating them
New research reveals that rotator cuff tears are so common in adults over 40 they may be a normal part of aging — raising uncomfortable questions about a multi-billion-dollar surgical industry built ...
Up to a third of people worldwide have shoulder pain; it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. But medical imaging might not reveal the problem—in fact, it could even cloud it. In a ...
When people complain of symptoms such as shoulder pain or difficulty lifting their arms and undergo an MRI scan at a hospital, they are often told that there is something wrong with their shoulder.
I'm no scientist or doctor, but, I wonder if we can really extrapolate to "99% of adults" from a study in ONE nation? Maybe it's "99% of Finnish Adults ..." ? Seems like it would be good to see this ...
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