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Rotator cuff tears found in 73% of adults over 40. Here’s why that might not matter

• 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI scans, including wear and tear (25%), partial tears (62%), or complete tears (11%) • These findings showed up equally in pain-free and ...
Ars Technica

99% of adults over 40 have shoulder “abnormalities” on an MRI, study finds

I'm no scientist or doctor, but, I wonder if we can really extrapolate to "99% of adults" from a study in ONE nation? Maybe it's "99% of Finnish Adults ..." ? Seems like it would be good to see this ...
Medical Xpress

Shoulder scans in most people above 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities, pain or not

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18–31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with ...
Ars Technica

99% of adults over 40 have shoulder “abnormalities” on an MRI, study finds

Welp I must be normal. I always just chalked it up to sleeping on my side. I was lifting heavier a while back and stopped due to the pain. I lowered things and now it's much better. Still get a sting ...