| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8800230 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
If neuropathy of proximal to the suprascapular nerve, such as cervical spine or brachial plexus lesion, exists, weakness and degeneration of the rotator cuff tendon and stiffness of the rotator cuff muscle develop. Neuropathy is likely a cause of rotator cuff tears.
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Authors
Yasuhito Sasaki, Nobuyasu Ochiai, Eiko Hashimoto, Yu Sasaki, Takeshi Yamaguchi, Takehiro Kijima, Koji Akimoto, Seiji Ohtori, Kazuhisa Takahashi,