Family Predisposition for Rotator Cuff Tear and Other Tendinopathies – A Case-Control Study [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OrtopediaObjective To evaluate the prevalence of family history of rotator cuff tear and the presence of tendinopathy in other joints in patients with rotator cuff tears and to compare them with paired controls.
Jorge Henrique Assunção +4 more
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Does a SLAP lesion affect shoulder muscle recruitment as measured by EMG activity during a rugby tackle? [PDF]
, 2010 Background: The study objective was to assess the influence of a SLAP lesion on onset of EMG activity in shoulder muscles during a front on rugby football tackle within professional rugby players.
A Bathgate +70 more
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Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease, 2021 Background: Underlying muscle weakness and stiffness may increase the risk of developing rotator cuff tendinopathy. This systematic review aims to assess existing prospective studies to summarize whether muscle weakness and stiffness are risk factors for
Cheuk-Kin Kwan +6 more
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Targeting danger molecules in tendinopathy: the HMGB1/TLR4 axis [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: To seek evidence of the danger molecule, high-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) expression in human tendinopathy and thereafter, to explore mechanisms where HMGB1 may regulate inflammatory mediators and matrix regulation in human tendinopathy.
Akbar, Moeed +10 more
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A method for the treatment of patients with massive tears of the rotator cuff: a clinical case [PDF]
Клиническая практика, 2022 Background: Rotator cuff tears are the most common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction in older patients. Tears with the retraction greater than 5 cm or with the involvement of two and more tendons are considered massive.
Daria V. Menshova +5 more
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Descriptive profile of scapulothoracic position, strength and flexibility variables in adolescent elite tennis players [PDF]
, 2010 Study design Descriptive study, cross-sectional design. Background Tennis requires repetitive overhead movement patterns that can lead to upper extremity injury. The scapula plays a vital role in injury-free playing.
Cambier, Dirk +5 more
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Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2021 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 ...
Ildeu Afonso de Almeida Filho +1 more
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The experience with the use of a subacromial balloon in the treatment of patients with large, massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears [PDF]
Клиническая практика, 2020 Background. Large, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears lead to a significant decrease in the function of the shoulder joint together with the development of a pronounced pain syndrome.
Мaksim F. Lazko +6 more
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The effects of rotator cuff tear on shoulder proprioception [PDF]
, 2019 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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Role of ultrasound and MRI in the evaluation of postoperative rotator cuff
Journal of Ultrasonography, 2023 Rotator cuff tears are common shoulder injuries in patients above 40 years of age, causing pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. Most recurrent rotator cuff tears happen within three months.
Sahu Amit Kumar +2 more
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