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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2025; 16(9): 110320
Published online Sep 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i9.110320
Animal models for study on rotator cuff healing
Qi-Long Jiang
Qi-Long Jiang, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400043, China
Author contributions: Jiang QL contributed to the manuscript writing, final reviewing, and editing the manuscript as the corresponding author; Jiang QL approved the final version of the article for publication.
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Corresponding author: Qi-Long Jiang, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Fuhua Road, Chongqing 400043, China. jys19870607@qq.com
Received: June 4, 2025
Revised: June 21, 2025
Accepted: August 13, 2025
Published online: September 18, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Animal models are crucial tools for studying rotator cuff healing. Different models, including rodent, rabbit, and large-animal models, offer distinct advantages, such as cost-effectiveness, ease of genetic manipulation, or anatomical similarity. However, they also have limitations like anatomical disparities and high costs. These models help in understanding the repair mechanisms and evaluating new treatments. Second-look arthroscopic studies support the effectiveness of current surgical procedures, and future research using animal models can focus on the local microenvironment of the rotator cuff to enhance healing.