Rotator cuff injuries have genetic link
A recent study has shown that people may be more likely to tear their rotator cuff if it runs in their family. There has only been one previous study on the subject and it focused on those with rotator cuff injuries and their immediate families. Consequently, this study would then be severely effected by environmental factors. This new study, which focused on 652 patients under the age of 40, was more in depth.
According to Dr. Robert Zaray Tashijian of the University of Utah School of Medicine "We have actually determined an increased risk out to third cousins -- well beyond third degree relatives." This is strong evidence that rotator cuff injury is indeed hereditary. Because "In order to strongly suggest a genetic predisposition, you need to show an increased relative risk out to third degree relatives," Tashijian explained. With this information people who have multiple family members suffering from rotator cuff injury would be wise to begin a preventative program.
Now that a genetic connection has been established there will be more research done. Genetic samples are being collected from both the individuals with rotator cuff injuries and their affected family members. This DNA will be used in future studies and analysis.
-Jillian O'Keefe (3)
posted by PWH @ 7:39 AM
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I was actually just talking to my friend about how we both have bad shoulders. Did you find any information about what specifically is the genetic cause for predisposition to the injury?
-Nick Cline
It would be interesting to see what genes account for this problem. For example, it would be good to know, once they've sequenced all the people's genes if it's a protein that isn't being made because of a certain mutation or if there are other factors causing this predisposition.
-Julio Rodriguez.
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