Article
Genome-wide association study for rotator cuff tears identifies two significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms.
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery - 1 Feb 2016
Tashjian Robert Z, Granger Erin K, Farnham James M, Cannon-Albright Lisa A, Teerlink Craig C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The precise etiology of rotator cuff disease is unknown, but prior evidence suggests a role for genetic factors. Limited data exist identifying specific genes associated with rotator cuff tearing. The purpose of this study was to identify specific genes or genetic variants associated with rotator cuff tearing by a genome-wide association study with an independent set of rotator cuff tear cases....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
