Finite element-based evaluation of the supraspinatus tendon biomechanical environment necessitates better clinical management based on tear location and thickness.

Mason Garcia, Ahmad Hedayatzadeh Razavi, Daniela Caro, Arun J Ramappa, Joseph P DeAngelis, Ara Nazarian

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Significance of the Aponeurotic Expansion of the Supraspinatus Tendon in Rotator Cuff Ruptures: An MR Arthrographic Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026
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Mason GarciaMusculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Ahmad Hedayatzadeh RazaviMusculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Daniela CaroMusculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Arun J Ramappa *Musculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Joseph P DeAngelis *Musculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Ara Nazarian *Musculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, RN123, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. anazaria@bidmc.harvard.edu.

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Abstract

Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability and are central to developing full-thickness rotator cuff tears. However, limited knowledge exists regarding the alterations to the mechanical environment due to these lesions. Computational models that study the alterations to the mechanical environment of the supraspinatus tendon can help advance clinical management to avoid tear progression and provide a basis for surgical intervention. In this study, we use three-dimensional validated finite element models from six intact specimens to study the effects of low- and high-grade tears originating on the articular and bursal surfaces of the supraspinatus tendon. Bursal-sided tears generally had a lower failure load, modulus, and strain than articular-sided tears. Thus, caution should be taken when managing bursal-sided tears as they may be more susceptible to tear progression.

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Finite Element AnalysisRotator CuffRotator Cuff InjuriesAgedBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansMaleStress, Mechanical

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PMID39487176

DOI10.1038/s41598-024-75339-8

PMCPMC11530656

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