Shoulder Rotator Cuff MRI and IL-8: Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus?

The concept that structural changes like a rotator cuff tear seen on MRI are causing pain is so ingrained into modern medical thought that doctors and patients alike believe this like a 5 year old believes in Santa Claus. Like the latter, however, the validity of the concept is highly questionable. Take for example a new shoulder…read more

Most Tears in the Rotator Cuff don’t cause Symptoms

A doctor discusses new research suggesting many shoulder rotator cuff tears seen on MRI aren't causing your shoulder pain.