Shoulder pain and genetics

Shoulder pain caused by conditions such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, and frozen shoulder affects millions of people each year and is common after age 40. Current treatment includes physical therapy and surgery. The causes of these shoulder conditions are not well understood, and individuals’ genetics may play a role. The purpose of this study is to look at the connection between a person’s genome and shoulder problems. The researchers will use genome-wide association study results from KP Research Bank participants to analyze the genetics of patients with and without shoulder problems. The results from this study may help doctors identify patients who are at risk for conditions that cause shoulder pain so they can improve treatments and outcomes for patients.