Differences in Risk Factors for Rotator Cuff Tears between Elderly Patients and Young Patients [PDF]
, 2018 It has been unclear whether the risk factors for rotator cuff tears are the same at all ages or differ between young and older populations. In this study, we examined the risk factors for rotator cuff tears using classification and regression tree ...
Hirooka, Takahiko +4 more
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Graft Augmentation of Fascia Lata for Large and Massive Tears
Arthroscopy Techniques, 2016 Excellent clinical results of arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears have been reported. However, retears after surgical repair of large and massive rotator cuff tears are one of the most common complications.
Takeshi Kokubu, M.D. +3 more
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A multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial protocol to assess Traumeel injection vs dexamethasone injection in rotator cuff syndrome : the TRAumeel in ROtator cuff syndrome (TRARO) study protocol [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom with a wide range of potential causes; however, the majority of conditions can be managed with conservative treatment.
Vanden Bossche, Luc, Vanderstraeten, Guy
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Rotator cuff degeneration and healing after rotator cuff repair
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, 2023 Rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that compromises both function and quality of life. Despite the prevalence of the injury and advancements in repair techniques, a significant percentage of these repairs fail. This review aims to explore the multifactorial reasons behind this failure, including the degenerative nature of the rotator cuff ...
Stefano Gumina +3 more
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Predicting rotator cuff tears using data mining and Bayesian likelihood ratios. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder diseases. Correct diagnosis of rotator cuff tears can save patients from further invasive, costly and painful tests.
Hsueh-Yi Lu +3 more
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Double-Row Repair Technique for Bursal-Sided Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears [PDF]
, 2018 Rotator cuff pathology is a common cause of shoulder pain in the athletic and general population. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCT) are commonly encountered and can be bursal-sided, articular-sided, or intratendinous.
Carter, MD, Aaron +3 more
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Rotator cuff related shoulder pain: Assessment, management and uncertainties. [PDF]
, 2016 This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of the following article: Jeremy Lewis, ‘Rotator cuff related shoulder pain: Assessment, management and uncertainties’, Manual Therapy, Vol.
Lewis, Jeremy
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The effects of hyperlipidemia on rotator cuff diseases: a systematic review
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2018 Background Rotator cuff disease is a common condition that causes shoulder pain and functional disability. Recent studies suggested that hyperlipidemia might be associated with the development of rotator cuff disease.
Yang Yang, Jin Qu
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Arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair: A prospective study on cost savings, surgical time, and outcomes [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: Health expenditures in the United States are outpacing national income, and affordability has become a major policy issue. Over 500,000 rotator cuff repairs (RCR) are performed annually in the United States making RCR a potential source of ...
Austin, Luke S. +4 more
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Does the Use of Injectable Atelocollagen during Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Improve Clinical and Structural Outcomes? [PDF]
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, 2019 Background Since the establishment of biological augmentation to improve the treatment of rotator cuff tears, it is imperative to explore newer techniques to reduce the retear rate and improve long-term shoulder function after rotator cuff repair.
In Bo Kim +3 more
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