July 31, 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/03635465261464186

Suprascapular Nerve Release Improves the Histological Healing Morphology and Biomechanical Strength of the Rotator Cuff in a Rat Chronic Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Model

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The authors aimed to determine the impact of suprascapular nerve (SSN) entrapment on tendon healing and whether SSN release enhances recovery in a rat model of chronic massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs). Their findings indicate that SSN entrapment is prevalent and that SSN release significantly improves both the biomechanical strength and histological healing of the rotator cuff, suggesting potential clinical benefits for patients undergoing MRCT repair.

Weidong Zhang, Yawen Guo, Haoliang Wang, Rongrong Huang, Youhua Wang, Yucheng Sun

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