Fig. 5From: Advanced glycation end products are associated with limited range of motion of the shoulder joint in patients with rotator cuff tears associated with diabetes mellitusApoptosis rate. a) The percentage of apoptosis was significantly higher in the DM group (p = 0.006). b) The percentage of apoptosis showed a significant positive correlation with preoperative HbA1c (p < 0.01) and a significant negative correlation with the preoperative ROM of the shoulder joint (p < 0.01)Back to article page