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There was some discussion about it here a few months ago - maybe someone who tried it will chime in. In the meantime, here is the most recent article from Mayo Clinic:
https://regenerativemedicineblog.mayoclinic.org/2021/08/12/regenerating-the-rotator-cuff/
This 2021 article in Science Direct seems to me to conclude that it is promising but requires much more testing:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266663912100047X
According to my (very trusted) ortho, it works in limited circumstances but can be worth a try for avoiding surgery.
Do you have a full or partial tear? What therapies have you tried so far?

Sue

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Bilateral since January 2021. I have tried rest, PT, massage, OTC anti-inflammatory meds. I am not really in pain 95% of the time with full ROM but very weak in lifting and doing anything above my chest.
I may try hyaluronic gel injection so I can build accessory muscles with more comfortable movements. I am 68 and active. Just want to keep my lifestyle and health at it's best. So was wondering about stem cell injection.