Treating rotator cuff conditions
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsScott M. Riester, John W. Sperling, Andre J. van Wijnen
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Abstract
This document provides methods and materials related to treating rotator cuff conditions (e.g., rotator cuff tendonitis or rotator cuff injuries such as partial rotator cuff tears). For example, methods and materials for using zinc or a zinc chelator to treat rotator cuff conditions are provided.
Claims18
A method for treating a mammal having a rotator cuff condition, wherein said method comprising administering a composition comprising a zinc chelator as the sole active ingredient into a rotator cuff region of said mammal, wherein administration of said composition reduces or reverses tendon degeneration, enhances tendon healing, or increases tendon strength, wherein said rotator cuff condition is a rotator cuff condition wherein a rotator cuff tendon is partially torn or is a rotator cuff condition wherein a rotator cuff tendon is ruptured.
A method for treating a mammal having a rotator cuff condition, wherein said method comprising administering a composition comprising zinc as the sole active ingredient into a rotator cuff region of said mammal, wherein administration of said composition reduces or reverses tendon degeneration, enhances tendon healing, or increases tendon strength.
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