Management of rotator cuff injuries using allogenic platelet-rich plasma [PDF]
Rotator cuff injuries are a major cause of shoulder pain, affecting the quality of life and producing a significant burden on healthcare systems. Conservative management modalities are prioritized, resorting to surgery only when required.
Ashim Gupta+2 more
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Clinical perspectives for repairing rotator cuff injuries with multi-tissue regenerative approaches [PDF]
Background: In the musculoskeletal system, bone, tendon, and muscle form highly integrated multi-tissue units such as the rotator cuff complex, which facilitates functional and dynamic movement of the shoulder joint. Understanding the intricate interplay
Xu Zhang+6 more
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Collagen and platelet-rich plasma in partial-thickness rotator cuff injuries. Friends or only indifferent neighbours? Randomised controlled trial. [PDF]
Background Partial-thickness rotator cuff injuries (PTRCI) are the sum of degenerative, overload, and microtrauma processes. An external supply of collagen and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) could potentially counteract the deterioration of degenerative ...
Godek P+2 more
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Definition of the terms "acute" and "traumatic" in rotator cuff injuries: a systematic review and call for standardization in nomenclature. [PDF]
Background Although of high relevance for clinical decision making, there exists no consensus throughout the literature of the terms “acute” and “traumatic” used in the classification of rotator cuff tears.
Pogorzelski J+7 more
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Advances in Stem Cell Therapies for Rotator Cuff Injuries. [PDF]
Rotator cuff injury is a common upper extremity musculoskeletal disease that may lead to persistent pain and functional impairment. Despite the clinical outcomes of the surgical procedures being satisfactory, the repair of the rotator cuff remains ...
Wang HN, Rong X, Yang LM, Hua WZ, Ni GX.
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Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elite Athlete. [PDF]
Purpose of ReviewRotator cuff injuries are a common cause of pain and dysfunction for the elite athlete and can result in time loss from participation. This review highlights the current management of these injuries.Recent FindingsConservative management
Weiss LJ+4 more
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Current trends in rehabilitation of rotator cuff injuries. [PDF]
Rehabilitation has a fundamental role in the management of rotator cuff pathology whether the final choice is conservative or surgical treatment. Conservative treatment can give excellent results in cases of rotator cuff tendinopathies without rupture ...
Sciarretta FV, Moya D, List K.
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Comparison of Arthroscopic Single-row and Double-row Repair for Rotator Cuff Injuries With Different Tear Sizes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [PDF]
Background: There is no clinical gold standard for the indications for single-row (SR) versus double-row (DR) repair according to small, large, or massive rotator cuff tear size.
Gu Z, Wu S, Yang Y, Ren T, Zhang KW.
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Tendon-Inspired Nanotopographic Scaffold for Tissue Regeneration in Rotator Cuff Injuries. [PDF]
Acute and chronic rotator cuff (RC) tears are common etiologies of shoulder disabilities. Despite the advanced surgical techniques and graft materials available for tendon repair, the high re-tear rate remains a critical challenge in RC healing. Inspired
Kim W+10 more
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Full-thickness rotator cuff tear and rotator cuff injury are frequently occurring diseases and widely exist in the social population. Surgical repair is the most effective treatment for rotator cuff tears and injuries.
Shihui He, Hao Xu, Shuhua Liu
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