University of Utah
This study will begin to evaluate the heritability of rotator cuff disease, and begin creation of a powerful resource for future genetic studies of rotator cuff disease.
Aim 1. We will recruit and study all patients of the PI who undergo MRI for shoulder complaints. The PI is a shoulder and elbow surgeon and treats a variety of shoulder and non-shoulder pathology. All patients agreeing to participate will undergo a history, physical examination of the shoulder, recording of demographics, family history, genealogy, and risk factors. All participants will provide a blood or saliva sample. Serum and DNA will be stored at the University of Utah for future analysis. Based upon the results of MRI, patients will be categorized based on the presence or absence or rota…
Inclusion Criteria: * Includes any patient who has had a shoulder MRI performed to evaluate shoulder pain as part of a standard clinical exam. * All first degree relatives of patients with documented rotator cuff tearing will also be possible study participants. * All patients of Drs. Tashjian, Burks and Greis who have undergone surgical rotator cuff repair. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclude any patient who has undergone prior shoulder surgery besides surgery performed by the PI where accurate information, including MRI data exist, regarding the presence or absence of rotator cuff tearing befor…
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