Statins in the Shoulder: Friend, Foe, or Silent Healing Partner?

By Tracey RomeroJanuary 12, 2026 1 min read Premium comments

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Re-tears. Fatty infiltration. That one anchor that just won’t seat. And for years, statins — especially high-dose statins — have lurked suspiciously in the background of rotator cuff conversations.

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