Age and gender as determinants of the bone quality of the greater tuberosity: A HR-pQCT cadaver study

Age and gender as determinants of the bone quality of the greater tuberosity: A HR-pQCT cadaver study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Age-dependent trabecular changes of the humeral head might weaken the fixation of suture anchors used for rotator cuff (RC) repair. This might lead to suture anchor loosening and thus compromise the integrity of the repair. The aim o...

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Main Authors: Kirchhoff Chlodwig, Braunstein Volker, Milz Stefan, Sprecher Christoph M, Kirchhoff Sonja, Graw Mathias, Imhoff Andreas B, Hinterwimmer Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Aging
Humeral head
Microarchitecture
Rotator cuff
Gender
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/221

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