Current research trends on the effect of diabetes mellitus on rotator cuff tendon healing/tendinopathy

Rotator cuff tendon tears are a leading cause of shoulder pain. They are challenging to treat, and tendon–bone healing has a high failure rate despite successful surgery. Tendons connect the muscles and bones, which make them important for the body’s overall mobility and stability. Metabolic diseases, including diabetes or high blood pressure, can affect the healing process after repair of a damaged tendon. With a global incidence of 9.3