Arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair: A prospective study on cost savings, surgical time, and outcomes [PDF]
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]
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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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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Rotator cuff related shoulder pain: Assessment, management and uncertainties. [PDF]
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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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Concomitant Capsular Release
Patients with rotator cuff tears may present with or subsequently develop concomitant shoulder stiffness. The treatment of rotator cuff tears in the face of passive glenohumeral motion loss is controversial.
Steven Giuseffi, M.D. +4 more
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The effects of rotator cuff tear on shoulder proprioception [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of rotator cuff tear (RCT) and its severity on shoulder proprioception. Methods: We studied 132 consecutive patients (67 M-65 F; mean age ± SD, 66.03 ± 9.04; range, 43–78) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair ...
Camerota, Filippo +4 more
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The present article broadly addresses the aspects that interfere with the healing process of the rotator cuff. Life habits, such as smoking and alcoholism, are considered, systemic factors such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity, as well as local factors, among which are those related to the pre, peri, and postoperative periods.
de Almeida Filho,Ildeu Afonso +1 more
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Rotator Cuff Tendon Adhesion to the Acromial Undersurface: Identification and Management Techniques
Identifying and mobilizing rotator cuff tissue during arthroscopic revision rotator cuff repair can be challenging. A particularly complex situation is encountered when rotator cuff tendons become adhered to surrounding bony structures.
Daniel K. Grahl, M.D. +1 more
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Irreparable rotator cuff tears in young patients can be challenging for the patient and orthopaedic surgeon. Interposition rotator cuff reconstruction has gained popularity in patients with retracted tears and a viable rotator cuff muscle belly. Superior
Jan Pieter Hommen, M.D. +4 more
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Free Biceps Tendon Autograft to Augment Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs have become the standard of treatment for all sizes of tears over the past several years. Current healing rates reported in the literature are quite good, but improving the healing potential of rotator cuff repairs ...
Padraic R. Obma, M.D.
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