Ernährung und Sehnenheilung

Marco M. Schneider; Stefan Bauer

doi:10.1007/s11678-025-00894-z

Ernährung und Sehnenheilung

Translated title of the contribution: Impact of nutrition and supplements on tendon healing

Marco M. Schneider
, Stefan Bauer

UWA Medical School

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Rotator cuff repair aims to reduce pain and restore function. Besides surgery itself, several patient-related factors can influence clinical outcomes. Among these, nutrition has gained growing interest. This review investigates the current evidence regarding the role of macro- and micronutrients, as well as selected supplements on tendon healing following rotator cuff repair. While protein intake, essential amino acids, and vitamin D may support immune function, muscle maintenance, and reduce retear risk, their direct effect on tendon healing remains unclear. Although general supplementation cannot be recommended at this time, an individualized, protein-rich diet—potentially combined with targeted supplementation in high-risk patients—may positively influence postoperative recovery.

Translated title of the contribution	Impact of nutrition and supplements on tendon healing
Original language	German
Pages (from-to)	21-26
Number of pages	6
Journal	Obere Extremitat
Volume	21
Issue number	1
Early online date	23 Jan 2026
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11678-025-00894-z
Publication status	Published - Mar 2026

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