About The Study: In this population-based study, rotator cuff abnormalities were nearly universal after age 40 and showed poor concordance with shoulder symptoms. These findings suggest that rotator cuff abnormalities often represent normal age-related changes rather than disease and call into question the clinical value of routine imaging for atraumatic shoulder pain. The accompanying commentary is co-authored by San Francisco Giants Team Orthopedist Brian Feeley, M.D.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Thomas Ibounig, MD, email thomas.ibounig@helsinki.fi.
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.7903)
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