Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Rotator Cuff Muscle Quality and Outcomes

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The video was a presentation given by Dr. Brian Feeley on the topic of muscle atrophy in rotator cuffs. He began by introducing the topic at hand and the importance of understanding muscle quality in predicting outcomes for patients with rotator cuff tears. Dr. Feeley discussed the limitations of current classification systems for muscle quality and the need for more quantitative imaging methods. He presented research findings that muscle degeneration and fatty infiltration do not improve after repair, emphasizing the importance of early intervention. Dr. Feeley also discussed the potential role of fibro-adipocyte precursor cells in the development of fatty infiltration. He presented two case examples and encouraged discussion among the audience about treatment options for these patients. The presentation concluded with a Q&A session and comments from other faculty members. Overall, Dr. Feeley's presentation highlighted the need for further research and understanding of muscle quality in rotator cuff tears and emphasized the importance of early intervention for better outcomes.

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April 16, 2020

Keywords

muscle atrophy

rotator cuffs

muscle quality

predicting outcomes

rotator cuff tears

classification systems

quantitative imaging methods

muscle degeneration

fatty infiltration

early intervention