Background: Only few studies have investigated the impact of rotator cuff integrity on patients with proximal humerus fracture (PHF). We aimed to determine if the presence of a rotator cuff tear impairs shoulder function and health-related quality of ...
Helle K. Østergaard, PT, MSc+7 more
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Surgical Options for Failed Rotator Cuff Repair, except Arthroplasty: Review of Current Methods [PDF]
Although the prevalence of rotator cuff tears is dependent on the size, 11% to 94% of patients experience retear or healing failure after rotator cuff repair.
Jangwoo Kim, Yunki Ryu, Sae Hoon Kim
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I.S.Mu.L.T - Rotator cuff tears guidelines [PDF]
Despite the high level achieved in the field of shoulder surgery, a global consensus on rotator cuff tears management is lacking. This work is divided into two main sessions: in the first, we set questions about hot topics involved in the rotator cuff ...
Bossa, Michela+31 more
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Does the Use of Injectable Atelocollagen during Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Improve Clinical and Structural Outcomes? [PDF]
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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A lipid metabolite lipidomics assay for prediction and severity evaluation of rotator cuff injury
ObjectiveRotator cuff injury can be caused by local inflammation and fibrosis of musculotendinous cuff. Hypercholesterolemia can lead to physiological changes of rotator cuff that resemble rotator cuff injury.
Hongjie Huang+8 more
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Is acromioplasty necessary in the setting of full-thickness rotator cuff tears? A systematic review [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The benefits of acromioplasty in treating rotator cuff disease have been debated. We systematically reviewed the literature regarding whether acromioplasty with concomitant coracoacromial(CA) release is necessary for the successful treatment ...
Alan Gonzalez-Zapata+5 more
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Acute rotator cuff tendinopathy: does ice, low load isometric exercise, or a combination of the two produce an analgaesic effect? [PDF]
This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of the following article: Parle PJ, Riddiford-Harland DL, Howitt CD, et al. 'Acute rotator cuff tendinopathy: does ice, low load isometric exercise, or a combination of the two produce an analgaesic effect?
Ben-Yishay+11 more
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Proximal humerus fractures and shoulder dislocations: Prevalence of concomitant rotator cuff tear
Background: Proximal humerus fractures and shoulder dislocations are relatively common. However, an associated rotator cuff tear is often missed with these injuries.
Matthew Green+2 more
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Coverage of the Humeral Head by the Coracoacromial Arch: Relationship with Rotator Cuff Tears [PDF]
The pathogenetic roles of the coracoacromial arch in the development of rotator cuff tears are still controversial. This study compared the anteroposterior coverage of the humeral head by the coracoacromial arch between shoulders with and without full ...
Itoi, Eiji+5 more
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The role of tendon and subacromial bursa in rotator cuff tear pain. A clinical and histopathological study [PDF]
To evaluate a possible association of shoulder pain with the clinical features and the histopathological changes occurring in the ruptured tendon and subacromial bursa of patients with rotator cuff ...
Castagna, Alessandro+8 more
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