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Nwankpa C, Razi A, Ring D, Ramtin S. Inordinate attention to minor pathophysiology variations in musculoskeletal research: example of rotator cuff tendinopathy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:e302-e307. [PMID: 38000730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence suggests variation in pathophysiology is less relevant to musculoskeletal illness than variation in mental health factors. For diseases such as rotator cuff tendinopathy, attention may be placed on aspects of tendon thinning and suture techniques when studies show that variations in muscle quality and defect size have limited association with comfort and capability compared with variations in thoughts and feelings regarding symptoms. Using rotator cuff tendinopathy as an example, we studied the degree to which research addresses relatively minor degrees of variation in pathophysiology and relatively minor differences in treatments to better understand the relative emphasis on pathophysiology. We asked the following questions: What factors are associated with relative pathophysiology severity in comparative therapeutic studies of musculoskeletal conditions? What factors are associated with relative differences in interventions in comparative therapeutic studies of musculoskeletal conditions? METHODS We systematically reviewed clinical trials of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy for the relative severity of pathophysiology (low, moderate, or high) and variation in interventions (minimal, moderate, or large). An example of a relatively minor variation in rotator cuff tendon pathophysiology is bursal- vs. articular-sided thinning of the tendon. An example of a relatively minor variation in treatment is single- vs. double-row defect closure. RESULTS Most studies of rotator cuff tendinopathy treatment addressed low (39%) or medium (50%) levels of pathophysiology. Greater relative pathology severity was independently associated with operative treatment (odds ratio, 12 [95% confidence interval, 3.2-45]; P < .001). Of 127 studies, 113 (89%) were rated as comparing treatments with minimal difference. CONCLUSION Despite the evidence of limited variation in comfort and capability due to pathophysiological variations, a large percentage of research on rotator cuff tendinopathy addresses relatively limited severity of pathophysiology and relatively minor variations in treatment. This may be typical of musculoskeletal research and suggests a possibility of focusing, on the one hand, on more impactful interventions such as treatments that can delay or avoid rotator cuff arthropathy and, on the other hand, on management strategies that optimize accommodation of common age-related changes in the rotator cuff tendons.
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- Christina Nwankpa
- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
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Martin JR, Castaneda P, Kisana H, McKee MD, Amini MH. Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Predict Postoperative Clinical Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1445-1452. [PMID: 37865130 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether preoperative patient-reported outcomes (PROs) predict postoperative PROs and satisfaction following rotator cuff repair. METHODS We retrospectively identified patients who underwent a primary rotator cuff repair at a single institution. A receiver operating characteristics analysis was used to reach a preoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score threshold predictive of postoperative ASES and satisfaction scores. We evaluated patients above and below the receiver operating characteristics threshold by comparing their final ASES scores, ASES change (Δ) from baseline, percent maximum outcome improvement, and achievement of minimum clinically important differences, substantial clinical benefit (SCB), and patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS). Fischer exact tests were used to analyze categorical data, and continuous data were analyzed using t-test. RESULTS A total of 348 patients who underwent rotator cuff repair were included in this study. The preoperative ASES value predictive of achieving SCB was 63 (area under the curve, 0.75; 95% confidence interval: 58-67; P < .001). Patients with preoperative ASES less than 63 were significantly more likely to achieve MCID (odds ratio [OR]: 4.7, P < .001) and SCB (OR:6.1, P < .001) and had significantly higher percent maximum outcome improvement (63% vs 41%; P = 0.003) and Δ ASES scores (36 vs 12; P < .001). However, patients with preoperative ASES scores above 63 had significantly higher final ASES scores (86 vs 79; P = .003), were more likely to achieve PASS (59% vs 48%; P = .045), and had higher satisfaction scores (7.4 vs 6.7; P = .024). CONCLUSIONS Patients with high preoperative ASES scores achieve less relative improvement; however, these patients may be more likely to achieve PASS and may have higher satisfaction scores postoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective comparative prognostic trial.
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- John R Martin
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A
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Lin TY, Chang KV, Wu WT, Özçakar L. A systematic review on sonoelastography for rotator-cuff post-repair assessment. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:2097-2105. [PMID: 38383203 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.02.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Surgical repair of rotator cuff tears is performed routinely; however, the risks of re-tears and the associated consequences are significant. Sonoelastography, an imaging modality that evaluates the mechanical properties of tissues, can examine the dynamic transitions in rotator cuff stiffness following retear and investigate the relationship between these changes and the occurrences of retears. This systematic review aimed to summarize the role of perioperative sonoelastography in repaired rotator cuffs. A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases was conducted, covering studies published until June 19, 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used for quality assessment. The key information extracted from each study included the injury/surgery type, follow-up duration, sonoelastography mode, and main sonoelastographic findings. Eleven eligible studies comprising 355 patients were included. All studies focused on supraspinatus muscles and tendons with previous arthroscopic repairs. During the postoperative 1st - 6th months, muscle stiffness increased in the supraspinatus and decreased in the ipsilateral deltoid. Failure to recover supraspinatus muscle elasticity might be indicative of potential tendon re-tear; however, it is imperative to first establish correlations with other imaging modalities. Conflicting findings have been observed regarding stiffening or softening of the supraspinatus tendon after surgical repair. The preoperative stiffness of the supraspinatus tendon did not correlate with postoperative tendon integrity or function.
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- Ting-Yu Lin
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lo-Hsu Medical Foundation, Inc., Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Wang-Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Saithna A, Cote MP. Editorial Commentary: Ceiling Effects Are a Limitation of Frequently Used Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures Used to Assess Shoulder Function: Appropriate Selection of Shoulder Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures Is Required-Especially in Athletes. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:711-713. [PMID: 38219133 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Ceiling effects (CEs) are a major limitation of frequently used patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) in the assessment of shoulder function. It is generally considered that a CE may be present when the best possible score for a given PROM is achieved by at least 15% of the study population. When a CE occurs, it typically indicates that the scoring criteria are relatively easy and therefore may not reliably capture greater levels of patient function. This is a particular problem with the use of activities of daily living-oriented PROMs in the evaluation of athletic patients because they can still score highly, despite limitations in athletic shoulder function. When a CE is present, it can result in failure to determine the true efficacy of a procedure, limited responsiveness to change, and furthermore if a subsequent comparison of 2 groups of patients is undertaken, it may produce similar results despite meaningful differences between them. It is important to recognize that CEs are common and have important consequences but that careful selection of PROMs adapted to the characteristics of the study population and the specific research question can help to mitigate these issues.
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Lei M, Zhu Z, Hu X, Wu D, Huang W, Zhang Y, Chen H. Postoperative Antiosteoporotic Treatment with Zoledronic Acid Improves Rotator Cuff Healing but Does Not Improve Outcomes in Female Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Study. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:714-722. [PMID: 37832742 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of the antiosteoporotic agent zoledronic acid (ZA) on rotator cuff healing and clinical outcomes in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. METHODS We prospectively enrolled 138 female patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis who were scheduled to undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) from March 2020 to March 2021. Patients were randomly allocated to the ZA group (ARCR followed by intravenous ZA infusions at postoperative Day 1 and 1 year later) and the control group (ARCR alone). All patients were followed up for 24 months. Tendon healing was evaluated by ultrasonography at 6 weeks and 24 months after surgery. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) index, and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain were recorded at each follow-up, and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) was calculated. RESULTS A total of 124 patients were included in the final analysis, 61 in the ZA group and 63 in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in participant characteristics between the 2 groups. The ZA group had a significantly higher tendon healing rate than the control group at 2 years after surgery (odds ratio = 5.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.4-18.7; P = .014). Regarding clinical outcomes, 100% of patients exceeded the MCID in both groups, and no significant differences were found at 2 years after surgery between the 2 groups (ASES: 2.5 [95% CI, -2.2 to 7.2; P = .291]; WORC index: 4.5 [95% CI, -0.117 to 9.117; P = .056]; NRS: -0.1 [95% CI, -0.3 to 0.1; P = .394]). CONCLUSIONS Antiosteoporotic treatment with ZA reduced the retear rate but did not significantly influence the clinical outcomes after ARCR in female patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Outcomes of ARCR showed good results in both groups and exceeded the MCID. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, randomized controlled trial.
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- Mingjie Lei
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Kim YT, Lee KJ, Kim SH. Biceps Rerouting Regardless of a Biceps-Labral Lesion During Rotator Cuff Repair Results in Lower Retear Rates and Comparable Clinical Outcomes to Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00068-9. [PMID: 38311266 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes when rerouting a pathologic biceps during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by comparing it with concomitant subpectoral biceps tenodesis (SPBT). METHODS This retrospective, historical cohort study was conducted with patients who underwent an arthroscopic repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, with intraoperative confirmation of biceps pathology including partial tears, subluxation, pulley lesions, or type II SLAP lesions. Until May 2018, such patients were treated with concomitant subpectoral tenodesis (group SPBT). Afterward, biceps rerouting (BR) was done regardless of biceps pathology (group BR) without biceps or SLAP repair. Radiographic parameters, including fatty degeneration, acromiohumeral distance, Sugaya classification, and retears, were evaluated using preoperative and 1-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging results. Clinical evaluation with a minimum 2-year follow-up included pain visual analog scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Simple Shoulder Test, and Constant-Murley scores. Whether individual patients exceeded these scores' minimal clinically important difference also was determined. RESULTS A total of 64 patients (group SPBT = 32; group BR = 32) were included in the final analysis. The duration of clinical follow-up was 36.2 ± 9.3 months in group SPBT and 29.4 ± 6.9 months in the BR group (P = .002). Compared with group SPBT, group BR demonstrated a significantly lower retear rate (SPBT vs BR: 34.4% vs 12.5%, P = .039). In the BR group, 8 of 32 (25%) patients demonstrated a postoperative LHBT tear. The 4 cuff retears in group BR only took place within these patients. Other postoperative radiographic and clinical outcomes were comparable between the groups. Within each group, significant postoperative improvements were demonstrated (P < .05 for all clinical scores). CONCLUSIONS Even in the presence of a pathologic LHBT and/or a type II SLAP lesion, augmenting the rotator cuff repair with BR significantly reduced retear rates while achieving clinical scores comparable with SPBT in a minimum 2-year follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Yong Tae Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Ebert JR, Breidahl W, Klinken S, Annear PT. Development and application of a proximal hamstring MRI-based scoring tool in patients undergoing proximal hamstring tendon surgical repair. J Orthop 2023; 45:61-66. [PMID: 37860177 PMCID: PMC10582688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Purpose An MRI-based scoring tool assessing surgical repair after proximal hamstring avulsions may provide benefit in the context of research, while serial post-operative MRI will provide insight of what to expect in the clinical context of early re-injury requiring imaging. This study developed and assessed the reliability of a Proximal Hamstring Objective Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (PHOMRIS), further assessing MRI-based repair status and its correlation with patient-reported outcome. Methods 15 patients that underwent proximal hamstring surgical repair underwent MRI and clinical review pre-operatively and at 3-, 6- and 12-months. Clinical scores included the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT) and Tegner Activity Scale (TAS). The MRI-based tool assessed the conjoint (semitendinosus & biceps femoris) and semimembranosus insertion components based on bone-tendon healing, signal and retraction. Inter- and intra-observer reliability of the tool was assessed. Results Inter-observer reliability indicated a strong correlation for the semimembranosus (rho = 0.827, p < 0.0001) and conjoint (rho = 0.851, p < 0.0001) components. Intra-observer reliability indicated a strong correlation for the semimembranosus (rho = 0.852, p < 0.0001) and conjoint (rho = 0.996, p < 0.0001) components. All clinical scores and the semimembranosus hamstrings component MRI score significantly improved (p < 0.05) over time, though the conjoint component did not (p = 0.219). At 12 months, a higher LEFS was significantly associated with a better semimembranosus MRI score (r = -0.57, p = 0.042), though no other significant correlations (p > 0.05) were observed between clinical and MRI measures. Conclusions Excellent reliability was observed for the MRI-based scoring tool, which may prove useful in both a research and clinical setting.
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- Jay R. Ebert
- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
- HFRC Rehabilitation Clinic, 117 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Perth Radiological Clinic, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
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- Perth Radiological Clinic, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Assunção JH, Silveira EC, Takayanagi OM, de Andrade E Silva FB, Malavolta EA, Ferreira Neto AA. Rotator cuff repair in patients 50 years of age or younger: A comparative study of functional outcomes in relation to older patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103660. [PMID: 37453677 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated the clinical results of surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears in young patients and most of the publications are only case series and with a small number of evaluated individuals. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair according to age at the time of the procedure. HYPOTHESIS Patients with 50 years of age or younger undergoing surgical treatment of rotator cuff tear have similar clinical outcomes to older patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective cohort study comparing results obtained after surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears between patients aged 50 years or younger and the older patients by the ASES and UCLA functional scales. Patients undergoing arthroscopy full-thickness rotator cuff repair were included. RESULTS We evaluated 390 shoulders (377 patients), 94 aged 50 years or younger (median=46.5 years) and 296 aged over 50 years (median=60 years). Both groups significantly improved with the procedure after 24 months of follow-up, according to the ASES and UCLA scales (p<0.001). The groups did not differ in the scores obtained in the preoperative assessments and at 24 months of follow-up. The score obtained on the ASES scale at 24 months of follow-up had a median of 87.2 (IQR=38) among patients aged 50 years or younger and 90 points (IQR=26.4) among older patients (p=0.253). The scores obtained by the UCLA scale were 31 points (IQR=9) and 33 points (IQR =7) respectively (p=0.156). DISCUSSION Our results showed that, after 24 months, the functional results of arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair did not differ between patients younger than 50 years and older patients. These results are similar to those found by other authors. Both groups of patients achieved significant improvement after the surgical procedure, achieving approximately 90 points on the ASES scale and 32 points on the UCLA scale. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III Retrospective cohort study.
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- Jorge Henrique Assunção
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Fukuma Y, Tokunaga T, Tanimura S, Yoshimoto Y, Mashimo T, Kaneko T, Tian X, Ideo K, Yonemitsu R, Matsushita K, Sugimoto K, Yugami M, Hisanaga S, Nakamura T, Uehara Y, Masuda T, Shukunami C, Karasugi T, Miyamoto T. Potential function of Scx+/Sox9+ cells as progenitor cells in rotator cuff tear repair in rats. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 676:84-90. [PMID: 37499368 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Tendons and their attachment sites to bone, fibrocartilaginous tissues, have poor self-repair capacity when they rupture, and have risks of retear even after surgical repair. Thus, defining mechanisms underlying their repair is required in order to stimulate tendon repairing capacity. Here we used a rat surgical rotator cuff tear repair model and identified cells expressing the transcription factors Scleraxis (Scx) and SRY-box 9 (Sox9) as playing a crucial role in rotator cuff tendon-to-bone repair. Given the challenges of establishing stably reproducible models of surgical rotator cuff tear repair in mice, we newly established Scx-GFP transgenic rats in which Scx expression can be monitored by GFP. We observed tissue-specific GFP expression along tendons in developing ScxGFP transgenic rats and were able to successfully monitor tissue-specific Scx expression based on GFP signals. Among 3-, 6-, and 12-week-old ScxGFP rats, Scx+/Sox9+ cells were most abundant in 3-week-old rats near the site of humerus bone attachment to the rotator cuff tendon, while we observed significantly fewer cells in the same area in 6- or 12-week-old rats. We then applied a rotator cuff repair model using ScxGFP rats and observed the largest number of Scx+/Sox9+ cells at postoperative repair sites of 3-week-old relative to 6- or 12-week-old rats. Tendons attach to bone via fibrocartilaginous tissue, and cartilage-like tissue was seen at repair sites of 3-week-old but not 6- or 12-week-old rats during postoperative evaluation. Our findings suggest that Scx+/Sox9+ cells may function in rotator cuff repair, and that ScxGFP rats could serve as useful tools to develop therapies to promote rotator cuff repair by enabling analysis of these activities.
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- Yuko Fukuma
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Craniofacial Embryology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan; Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Basic Life Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3, Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Laboratory Animal Research Center, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Iwate University, 4-3-5 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate, 020-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Basic Life Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3, Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8553, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinano-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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Sahu AK, Moran EK, Gandikota G. Role of ultrasound and MRI in the evaluation of postoperative rotator cuff. J Ultrason 2023; 23:e188-e201. [PMID: 38020508 PMCID: PMC10668931 DOI: 10.15557/jou.2023.0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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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. Surgical repair is often necessary in patients with large or symptomatic tears to restore shoulder function and relieve symptoms. However, 25% of patients experience pain and dysfunction even after successful surgery. Imaging plays an essential role in evaluating patients with postoperative rotator cuff pain. The ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are the most commonly used imaging modalities for evaluating rotator cuff. The ultrasound is sometimes the preferred first-line imaging modality, given its easy availability, lower cost, ability to perform dynamic tendon evaluation, and reduced post-surgical artifacts compared to magnetic resonance imaging. It may also be superior in terms of earlier diagnosis of smaller re-tears. Magnetic resonance imaging is better for assessing the extent of larger tears and for detecting other complications of rotator cuff surgery, such as hardware failure and infection. However, postoperative imaging of the rotator cuff can be challenging due to the presence of hardware and variable appearance of the repaired tendon, which can be confused with a re-tear. This review aims to provide an overview of the current practice and findings of postoperative imaging of the rotator cuff using magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. We discuss the advantages and limitations of each modality and the normal and abnormal imaging appearance of repaired rotator cuff tendon.
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- Amit Kumar Sahu
- Department of Radiology, Max Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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Olthof MG, Flück M, Borbas P, Valdivieso P, Toigo M, Egli F, Joshy J, Filli L, Snedeker JG, Gerber C, Wieser K. Structural Musculotendinous Parameters That Predict Failed Tendon Healing After Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231196875. [PMID: 37736603 PMCID: PMC10510361 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231196875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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Background Healing of the rotator cuff after repair constitutes a major clinical challenge with reported high failure rates. Identifying structural musculotendinous predictors for failed rotator cuff repair could enable improved diagnosis and management of patients with rotator cuff disease. Purpose To investigate structural predictors of the musculotendinous unit for failed tendon healing after rotator cuff repair. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods Included were 116 shoulders of 115 consecutive patients with supraspinatus (SSP) tear documented on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) who were treated with an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Preoperative assessment included standardized clinical and imaging (MRI) examinations. Intraoperatively, biopsies of the joint capsule, the SSP tendon, and muscle were harvested for histological assessment. At 3 and 12 months postoperatively, patients were re-examined clinically and with MRI. Structural and clinical predictors of healing were evaluated using logistic and linear regression models. Results Structural failure of tendon repair, which was significantly associated with poorer clinical outcome, was associated with older age (β = 1.12; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.26; P = .03), shorter SSP tendon length (β = 0.89; 95% CI, 0.8 to 0.98; P = .02), and increased proportion of slow myosin heavy chain (MHC)-I/fast MHC-II hybrid muscle fibers (β = 1.23; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.42; P = .004). Primary clinical outcome (12-month postoperative Constant score) was significantly less favorable for shoulders with fatty infiltration of the infraspinatus muscle (β = -4.71; 95% CI, -9.30 to -0.12; P = .044). Conversely, a high content of fast MHC-II muscle fibers (β = 0.24; 95% CI, 0.026 to 0.44; P = .028) was associated with better clinical outcome. Conclusion Both decreased tendon length and increased hybrid muscle fiber type were independent predictors for retear. Clinical outcome was compromised by tendon retearing and increased fatty infiltration of the infraspinatus muscle. A high content of fast MHC-II SSP muscle fibers was associated with a better clinical outcome. Registration NCT02123784 (ClinicalTrials.govidentifier).
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- Maurits G.L. Olthof
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Muscle Plasticity, Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Muscle Plasticity, Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Muscle Plasticity, Department of Orthopedics, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Livesey MG, Bains SS, Weir TB, Kolakowski L, Rocca MS, Remily EA, Gilotra MN, Hasan SA. Does timing matter? The effect of preoperative smoking cessation on the risk of infection or revision following rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:1937-1944. [PMID: 37030604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nicotine in tobacco products is known to impair bone and tendon healing, and smoking has been associated with an increased rate of retear and reoperation following rotator cuff repair (RCR). Although smoking is known to increase the risk of failure following RCR, former smoking status and the timing of preoperative smoking cessation have not previously been investigated. METHODS A national all-payer database was queried for patients undergoing RCR between 2010 and 2020. Patients were stratified into 5 mutually exclusive groups according to smoking history: (1) never smokers (n = 50,000), (2) current smokers (n = 28,291), (3) former smokers with smoking cessation 3-6 months preoperatively (n = 34,513), (4) former smokers with smoking cessation 6-12 months preoperatively (n = 786), and (5) former smokers with smoking cessation >12 months preoperatively (n = 1399). The risks of postoperative infection and revision surgery were assessed at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years following surgery. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to isolate and evaluate risk factors for postoperative complications. RESULTS The 90-day rate of infection following RCR was 0.28% in never smokers compared with 0.51% in current smokers and 0.52% in former smokers who quit smoking 3-6 months prior to surgery (P < .001). Multivariate logistic regression identified smoking (odds ratio [OR], 1.49; P < .001) and smoking cessation 3-6 months prior to surgery (OR, 1.56; P < .001) as risk factors for 90-day infection. The elevated risk in these groups persisted at 1 and 2 years postoperatively. However, smoking cessation >6 months prior to surgery was not associated with a significant elevation in infection risk. In addition, smoking was associated with an elevated 90-day revision risk (OR, 1.22; P = .038), as was smoking cessation between 3 and 6 months prior to surgery (OR, 1.19; P = .048). The elevated risk in these groups persisted at 1 and 2 years postoperatively. Smoking cessation >6 months prior to surgery was not associated with a statistically significant elevation in revision risk. CONCLUSION Current smokers and former smokers who quit smoking within 6 months of RCR are at an elevated risk of postoperative infection and revision surgery at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively compared with never smokers. Former smokers who quit >6 months prior to RCR are not at a detectably elevated risk of infection or revision surgery compared with those who have never smoked.
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- Michael G Livesey
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Tokunaga T, Karasugi T, Tanimura S, Miyamoto T. Association of Severe Histological Degeneration of the Torn Supraspinatus Tendon and Retear After Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Using the Suture Bridge Technique. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:2411-2421. [PMID: 37345285 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231178294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated several prognostic factors for retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). However, studies that histologically evaluate the quality of the torn rotator cuff (RC) tendon and its association with postoperative outcomes are limited. PURPOSE To investigate factors associated with retear after ARCR using the suture bridge (SB) technique, including the degree of histological degeneration of the RC tendon edge. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The authors retrospectively evaluated 187 patients who underwent ARCR for full-thickness tears using the SB technique; intraoperative biopsy samples were taken to assess the degree of histological degeneration using the Bonar score. The cohort was divided into healed (n = 165) and retear (n = 22) groups according to magnetic resonance imaging results obtained ≥6 months postoperatively. The evaluation included preoperative patient data (age, sex, symptom duration, trauma history, history of heavy manual work, smoking habit, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia) and radiological data (Hamada classification, Patte classification, Goutallier classification, and global fatty degeneration index [GFDI]). Additionally, intraoperative data (anteroposterior tear size, Lafosse classification for concomitant subscapularis tendon tear, and long head of biceps injury) and preoperative and postoperative clinical findings (active range of motion, University of California, Los Angeles [UCLA], score) were evaluated. RESULTS The retear rate was 11.8%. The retear group had a higher percentage of men (P = .031), higher Bonar score (P < .001), higher mean GFDI value (P = .002), higher rate of tear retraction degree (P = .010), and larger anteroposterior tear size (P = .020) than the healed group. The retear group had lower postoperative internal rotation (P = .031) and lower UCLA score (P < .001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis with a stepwise variable selection revealed anteroposterior tear size (odds ratio [OR], 2.4; 95% CI, 1.3-4.5; P = .004) and Bonar score (OR, 1.7; 95% CI, 1.3-2.4; P < .001) as independent predictors for a retear. CONCLUSION The results indicate that end-stage severe tendon degeneration might affect retear. Therefore, further investigation on the progression mechanisms of tendon degeneration and development of methods to assess degenerative tissue might improve clinical outcomes after ARCR.
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- Takuya Tokunaga
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Kim H, Hur S, Jeon IH, Koh KH. Effect of Retear After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair on Return to Work and Sports in Nonathletes: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231186408. [PMID: 37533498 PMCID: PMC10392457 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231186408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Background The impact of retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) on clinical outcomes of patients remains controversial. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of retear on strength recovery, return to previous levels of work, and return to sports participation. It was hypothesized that retears (1) would not have a significant effect on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and (2) would significantly inhibit strength recovery and return to previous work and sports. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods The authors collected data from patients who underwent ARCR between January 2015 and December 2019. All included patients had undergone magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and strength measurements 1 year postoperatively. Minimum 2-year postoperative PROMs (Constant score, pain visual analog scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation) and status on work and sports participation were collected, and PROM scores, strength recovery (percentage compared with the contralateral shoulder), return to work, and return to sports were compared between patients with versus without retear on 1-year postoperative MRI. Additionally, factors related to return to work and sports were identified through multivariable regression analysis. Results A total of 159 patients were included, of whom 19 (11.9%) had evidence of retear. Return-to-work and return-to-sports status was evaluated in 134 (84.3%) and 93 (58.5%) patients, respectively. There were no significant differences in PROM scores between patients with and without retears; however, patients with retears exhibited significantly worse supraspinatus strength recovery (73% vs 86%; P = .018) and external rotation strength recovery (78% vs 88%; P = .030) compared with patients with intact shoulders. There were no between-group differences in return to work or sports. Active workload was associated with unsuccessful return to work, whereas preoperative participation in shoulder sports was associated with successful return to work. Conclusion Patients with postoperative retears had significantly worse postoperative strength recovery than patients with intact shoulders. Active workload and preoperative shoulder sports participation were factors associated with ability to return to work.
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- Hyojune Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee BG, Kim JH, Lee CH, Eim SH, Han KJ, Choi WS. Factors affecting satisfaction in patients with a rotator cuff retear: CT arthrography-based study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:486. [PMID: 37312057 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06617-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The relationship between retear that may occur after rotator cuff repair and patient satisfaction is not well established. This study aimed to determine whether the types and size of the retear evaluated by computed tomography arthrography (CTA) influenced patient satisfaction. We also analyzed the patient factors that could affect patient satisfaction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 50 patients who were diagnosed with rotator cuff retear after undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were included in this study. All the patients were dichotomously classified into the satisfactory or dissatisfactory groups according to the patients' self-classifications. CTA was used to assess the attachment status of the footprint, detect retear on the medial side of the footprint of the repaired cuff, and determine the retear size. Demographic factors, including sex, age, occupation, dominant upper extremity, duration of pain, presence of diabetes mellitus, trauma history, history of ipsilateral shoulder surgery, repair technique, worker's compensation status, and functional shoulder score, were investigated. RESULTS Thirty-nine patients were classified into the satisfactory group and 11 patients were classified into the dissatisfactory group. There were no differences in age, sex, occupation, dominant hand, duration of pain, presence of diabetes mellitus, trauma history, history of ipsilateral shoulder surgery, repair technique, worker's compensation, and duration of follow-up between the two groups. However, the postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) score (P < 0.01), visual analog scale (VAS) pain level (P < 0.01), anteroposterior (AP) length (P < 0.01), and area of the retear site (P < 0.01) were significantly different. CONCLUSION The AP length and area of the retear site estimated using CTA were confirmed as the significant risk factors for dissatisfaction. However, the type of repaired rotator cuff judged by the attachment status of the footprint did not correlate with patient satisfaction. In addition, the postoperative VAS pain scale and ASES score was correlated with patient satisfaction.
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- Bong Gun Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myoungji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World Cup-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea, 16499
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World Cup-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea, 16499
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World Cup-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea, 16499.
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Sheth MM, Shah AA. Massive and Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Review of Current Definitions and Concepts. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231154452. [PMID: 37197034 PMCID: PMC10184227 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231154452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Background While massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) have been abundantly studied, inconsistent definitions in the literature and theories about pain and dysfunction related to them can be difficult to navigate when considering an individual patient. Purpose To review the current literature for definitions and critical concepts that drive decision-making for MIRCTs. Study Design Narrative review. Methods A search of the PubMed database was performed to conduct a comprehensive literature review on MIRCTs. A total of 97 studies were included. Results Recent literature reflects added attention to clarifying the definitions of "massive, "irreparable," and "pseudoparalysis." In addition, numerous recent studies have added to the understanding of what generates pain and dysfunction from this condition and have reported on new techniques for addressing them. Conclusion The current literature provides a nuanced set of definitions and conceptual foundations on MIRCTs. These can be used to better define these complex conditions in patients when comparing current surgical techniques to address MIRCTs, as well as when interpreting the results of new techniques. While the number of effective treatment options has increased, high-quality and comparative evidence on treatments for MIRCTs is lacking.
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- Mihir M. Sheth
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Mihir M. Sheth, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, Suite 10A, Houston, TX 77030, USA () (Twitter: @mihirmsheth)
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Dickinson RN, Kuhn JE. Nonoperative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2023; 34:335-355. [PMID: 37003656 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Rotator cuff tears are common with prevalence increasing with age. Diagnosis by physical examination may require a cluster of tests. Although radiographs can be helpful, MRI, MRI arthrography, and ultrasound represent the most used imaging technique to identify rotator cuff tears. Although surgery is sometimes necessary, a large portion of patients may respond to conservative treatment including physical therapy and injections. Physical therapy should include restoring the range of motion, addressing any pectoralis minor or posterior capsule stiffness, and restoring motor control/strength to the scapula and rotator cuff. Other conservative treatments may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injects, and platelet-rich plasma.
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- Rebecca N Dickinson
- Vanderbilt Orthopedics Nashville, 1215 21 Street Avenue South, Suite 3200, Medical Center East, South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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- Vanderbilt Orthopedics Nashville, 1215 21 Street Avenue South, Suite 3200, Medical Center East, South Tower, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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Malavolta EA, Assunção JH, Andrade-Silva FB, Gracitelli MEC, Kiyomoto HD, Ferreira Neto AA. Prognostic Factors for Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231160738. [PMID: 37065182 PMCID: PMC10102950 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231160738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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Background Limited knowledge exists regarding prognostic factors after rotator cuff repair. Purpose To identify pre- and perioperative predictors for functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods This study included patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between January 2013 and April 2019 and who had preoperative magnetic resonance imaging scans. The procedures were performed by 4 shoulder surgeons at a single institution. Excluded were patients who had previous surgeries, those who underwent open surgery, and those without 12- and 24-month follow-up clinical data. Patient-reported outcomes (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES] Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form and University of California, Los Angeles [UCLA] Shoulder Rating Scale scores) were assessed preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Using multiple linear regression analysis, the authors evaluated the influence of 29 variables relating to patient, lesion, and procedure characteristics on postoperative outcomes, with the 24-month ASES score as the dependent variable. Results The study sample consisted of 474 patients (500 shoulders). The median ASES score increased from 41.6 preoperatively to 88.3 at 24 months (P < .001), and the median UCLA score increased from 14 preoperatively to 32 in the same period (P < .001). The following variables were found to be independent predictors for higher 24-month postoperative ASES score: male sex, absence of rheumatologic disease, older age, lower degree of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration, acromioplasty, and a higher preoperative ASES score. Conclusion The prognostic factors for better clinical results at 24 months after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were male sex, absence of rheumatologic disease, older age, lower degree of fatty degeneration of the supraspinatus muscle, concomitant acromioplasty, and higher preoperative ASES score.
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- Eduardo Angeli Malavolta
- Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP,
Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- HCor–Hospital do Coração, São Paulo,
Brazil
- Eduardo Angeli Malavolta,
MD, PhD, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de
São Paulo, Rua Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos 333 3rd Floor, Cerqueira Cesar São
Paulo/SP, Brazil 05403-010 (
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- Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP,
Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Yang G, Li S, Jiang C, Zhang H, Lu Y. The role of bone marrow stimulation in rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:27. [PMID: 36918448 PMCID: PMC10014641 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00589-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to investigate whether RCR (rotator cuff repair) with BMS (bone marrow stimulation) can provide a lower retear rate and better shoulder function than arthroscopic RCR alone in rotator cuff tear (RCT) patients. METHOD The PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Web of Science databases were searched until Feb 2022. Risk of bias for randomized controlled trials was evaluated by two independent reviewers with Cochrane collaboration risk bias of tool, and that for cohort studies was evaluated with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). The primary outcome was the retear rate. Secondary outcomes included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California, Los Angeles Shoulder Scale (UCLA) score, Constant-Murley score (CMS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) score. Subgroup analysis was performed to explore the effect of suture method and tear size on BMS procedure. RESULT Five randomized controlled trials and four cohort studies with a total of 827 patients were included. The pooled retear rate between the RCR with BMS group and the RCR alone group was significantly different (17.5% vs. 28.9%; P < 0.0001). There were no differences in the ASES score, UCLA score and VAS score. The CMS was significantly higher in RCR with BMS group than the RCR alone groups (P = 0.02), while the difference was well below the MCID. RCR with BMS resulted in a significantly lower retear rate than RCR alone for large and massive RCTs (19.7% vs. 32.5%; P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Compared with RCR alone, RCR with BMS can significantly reduce the retear rate in arthroscopic RCT patients while not clinically relevant differences were found. BMS may further reduce the retear rate of large and massive RCTs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III; Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- Guang Yang
- Sports Medicine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No.31, Xin Jie Kou Dong Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, 100035, P. R. China
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- Sports Medicine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No.31, Xin Jie Kou Dong Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, 100035, P. R. China
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- Sports Medicine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No.31, Xin Jie Kou Dong Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, 100035, P. R. China
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- Sports Medicine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No.31, Xin Jie Kou Dong Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, 100035, P. R. China
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- Sports Medicine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No.31, Xin Jie Kou Dong Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, 100035, P. R. China.
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Cole BJ, Kaiser JT, Wagner KR, Sivasundaram L, Otte RS, Tauro TM, White GM, Ralls ML, Yanke AB, Forsythe B, Romeo AA, Verma NN. Prospective Randomized Trial of Biologic Augmentation With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:1234-1242. [PMID: 36811557 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231154601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although initial studies have demonstrated that concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) injections promote rotator cuff repair (RCR) healing, there are no randomized prospective studies investigating clinical efficacy. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE To compare outcomes after arthroscopic RCR (aRCR) with and without cBMA augmentation. It was hypothesized that cBMA augmentation would result in statistically significant improvements in clinical outcomes and rotator cuff structural integrity. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS Patients indicated for aRCR of isolated 1- to 3-cm supraspinatus tendon tears were randomized to receive adjunctive cBMA injection or sham incision. Bone marrow was aspirated from the iliac crest, concentrated using a commercially available system, and injected at the aRCR site after repair. Patients were assessed preoperatively and serially until 2 years postoperatively via the following functional indices: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), Simple Shoulder Test, 12-Item Short Form Health Survey, and Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed at 1 year to assess rotator cuff structural integrity according to Sugaya classification. Treatment failure was defined as decreased 1- or 2-year ASES or SANE scores as compared with preoperative baseline, the need for revision RCR, or conversion to total shoulder arthroplasty. RESULTS An overall 91 patients were enrolled (control, n = 45; cBMA, n = 46): 82 (90%) completed 2-year clinical follow-up and 75 (82%) completed 1-year MRI. Functional indices significantly improved in both groups by 6 months and were sustained at 1 and 2 years (all P < .05). The control group showed significantly greater evidence of rotator cuff retear according to Sugaya classification on 1-year MRI (57% vs 18%; P < .001). Treatment failed for 7 patients in each group (control, 16%; cBMA, 15%). CONCLUSION cBMA-augmented aRCR of isolated supraspinatus tendon tears may result in a structurally superior repair but largely fails to significantly improve treatment failure rates and patient-reported clinical outcomes when compared with aRCR alone. Additional study is warranted to investigate the long-term benefits of improved repair quality on clinical outcomes and repair failure rates. REGISTRATION NCT02484950 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Brian J Cole
- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Coastal Orthopaedics, Bradenton, Florida, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Kholinne E, Singjie LC, Marsetio AF, Kwak JM, Jeon IH. Return to physical activities after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023:10.1007/s00590-023-03490-5. [PMID: 36792854 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03490-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common disorders in orthopedic surgery. When conservative treatment fails, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has become the most common procedure to achieve a functional shoulder. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE The articles on return to activities following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair have not been collectively analyzed and investigated. We aimed to review systematically and perform a meta-analysis of studies on the return to activities which consist of the return to work, return to sports, and return to daily activities following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. STUDY DESIGN Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. METHODS Articles regarding return to activities were systematically searched using databases of PubMed, MEDLINE via EBSCO, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest. The review was done according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Guideline. The study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Studies with a level of evidence 1-4 that examined the rate of return to activities after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were included and analyzed. RESULTS Fifteen studies published between 2005 and 2021 were included, with 1065 patients (644 male and 421 female). The patient populations are workers and athletes. The meta-analysis on the combined effect of a return to activities using the random-effects model was 88.5% (83.8% on return to work, 88.2% on return to sport, and 97.3% on return to daily activities). The mean duration for return to activities is 6.59 months. CONCLUSION As much as 88.5% of patients were able to return to activities after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with a mean duration of 6.59 months. Preoperative factors (gender, workload, chronicity, tear size, and cholesterol level) may contribute to the rate and duration of return to activities.
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- Erica Kholinne
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Carous Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Zhang L, Zhu Y, Xu T, Fu W. Bone marrow stimulation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a cost-effective and straightforward technique to reduce retear rates: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Surg 2023; 10:1047483. [PMID: 36896263 PMCID: PMC9989271 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1047483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Background Bone marrow stimulation (BMS) has been considered a well-established method for treating knee and ankle osteochondral lesions. Some studies have also shown that BMS can promote healing of the repaired tendon and enhance biomechanical properties during rotator cuff repair. Our purpose was to compare the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic repair rotator cuff (ARCR) with and without BMS. Methods A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Google scholar, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to March 20, 2022. Data on retear rates, shoulder functional outcomes, visual analog score and range of motion were pooled and analyzed. Dichotomous variables were presented as odds ratios (OR), and continuous variables were presented as mean differences (MD). Meta-analyses were conducted with Review Manager 5.3. Results Eight studies involving 674 patients were included, with mean follow-up period ranging from 12 to 36.8 months. Compared to ARCR alone, the intraoperative combination of the BMS resulted in lower retear rates (P < 0.0001), but showed similar results in Constant score (P = 0.10), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score (P = 0.57), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score (P = 0.23), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score (P = 0.31), VAS (visual analog score) score (P = 0.34), and range of motion (ROM) (forward flexion, P = 0.42; external rotation, P = 0.21). After sensitivity analyses and subgroup analyses, no significant changes in statistical results were observed. Conclusion Compared to ARCR alone, the combination of intraoperative BMS can significantly reduce the retear rates, but showed similar short-term results in functional outcomes, ROM and pain. Better clinical outcomes are anticipated in the BMS group by improving structural integrity during long-term follow-up. Currently, BMS may be a viable option in ARCR based on its straightforward and cost-effective advantages. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier: CRD42022323379.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Prevalence, Natural History, and Nonoperative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Disease. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otsm.2023.150978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Harada Y, Yokoya S, Sumimoto Y, Adachi N. Clinical outcomes and tendon lengthening after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 32:1214-1221. [PMID: 36567014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a phenomenon in which the tendon appears to increase the length after rotator cuff repair. However, it is unclear in which cases tendon lengthening occurs and how the degree of lengthening affects the surgical outcome. This study aimed to evaluate preoperative and postoperative musculotendinous junction (MTJ) and tendon length on magnetic resonance imaging and assess the postoperative tendon lengthening and its impact on postoperative outcomes. METHODS We reviewed 109 patients with good repair integrity after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Patients whose supraspinatus tendons were simply pulled out laterally without any additional procedures were included. They underwent serial magnetic resonance imaging before surgery and at 3, 6, and 24 months after surgery. The location of the MTJ in relation to the line of the glenoid fossa and the supraspinatus tendon length were measured. Clinical evaluation was conducted 2 years after surgery, including the range of shoulder motion, shoulder strength index (affected/unaffected strength), Constant score, University of California, Los Angeles score, and pain numeric rating scale. The characteristics of the preoperative tendon, change in tendon length over time, amount of the lateral shift of MTJ location and tendon length, and impact of tendon lengthening on postoperative clinical outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS The preoperative tendon retraction significantly correlated with the MTJ location (r = -0.75; P < .0001) and preoperative tendon length (r = -0.46; P < .0001). The tendon length at 3, 6, and 24 months after surgery was significantly longer than those before surgery (26.7 ± 5.8 mm, 27.9 ± 6.6 mm, 28.5 ± 5.6 mm, and 21.5 ± 5.1 mm, respectively). From before surgery to 24 months after surgery, the MTJ location moved 8.4 ± 8.6 mm laterally and the tendon length increased 7.0 ± 6.1 mm. A significant and weak negative correlation was found between tendon lengthening and the abduction strength index (r = -0.22; P = .03); however, no significant correlation with pain, range of shoulder motion, external rotation strength index, Constant score, and University of California, Los Angeles score was found. Multiple linear regression analysis also showed that tendon lengthening was only associated with the abduction strength index (standardized coefficient = -0.20, P = .03). CONCLUSIONS Tendon lengthening and lateral shift of MTJ location were observed after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and they correlated with preoperative tendon retraction. Although the amount of tendon lengthening had negative weak correlation with abduction strength index, it did not affect other postoperative outcomes.
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- Yohei Harada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan
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Yeom JW, Kim DM, Lee JB, Ben H, Alahmadi BM, Park JH, Koh KH, Jeon IH. Patient Acceptable Symptom State, Minimal Clinically Important Difference, and Substantial Clinical Benefit After Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3308-3317. [PMID: 36041050 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221118582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS), minimal clinically important difference (MCID), and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) have rarely been assessed after arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) with fascia lata autograft. PURPOSE (1) To investigate PASS, MCID, and SCB values for pain visual analog scale (pVAS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant score, and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) after ASCR with fascia lata autograft, (2) to investigate factors for achieving PASS, MCID, and SCB. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. METHODS We retrospectively collected data from patients who underwent ASCR between June 2013 and October 2020. A total of 88 patients were included, and anchor questions for deriving PASS, MCID, and SCB values were applied at a minimum 1-year follow-up postoperatively. PASS, MCID, and SCB were derived using sensitivity- and specificity-based approaches. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to determine factors for achieving PASS, MCID, and SCB. RESULTS Based on receiver operating characteristic curves, all 4 scores had acceptable area under the curve values (>0.7) for PASS, MCID, and SCB values. The PASS, MCID, and SCB values were 1.5, 2.5, and 4.5 for pVAS; 81.0, 19.0, and 27.5 for the ASES score; 60.5, -0.5, and 5.5 for the Constant score; and 75.0, 27.5, and 32.5 for SANE, respectively. Poor preoperative scores were related to significantly higher odds ratios (ORs) for achieving MCID and SCB. Wide acromiohumeral distance and dominant side were related to higher ORs for achieving PASS for the ASES score, and subscapularis tear was related to lower ORs for achieving PASS for pVAS and SCB for the Constant score. CONCLUSION Reliable PASS, MCID, and SCB values were achieved for at least 1 year after ASCR surgery. Poor preoperative score, wide acromiohumeral distance, and dominant side all demonstrated higher ORs for at least one value, but a subscapularis tear demonstrated lower ORs for achieving PASS for pVAS and SCB for the Constant score.
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- Ji Woong Yeom
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gangbook Yonsei Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sarang Plus Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Stojanov T, Audigé L, Modler L, Aghlmandi S, Appenzeller-Herzog C, Loucas R, Loucas M, Müller AM. Prognostic factors for improvement of shoulder function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review. JSES Int 2022; 7:50-57. [PMID: 36820428 PMCID: PMC9937854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The identification of factors that specify prognostic models for postoperative results should be based on the best scientific evidence and expert assessment. We aimed to identify, map, and evaluate potential prognostic factors for the improvement of shoulder function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods Longitudinal primary studies of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reporting any multivariable factor analyses for shoulder function improvement with an endpoint assessment of at least 6 months were included. We systematically searched EMBASE, Medline, and Scopus for articles published between January 2014 and June 2021. The risk of bias of included studies and the quality of evidence were assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool and an adapted Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations framework. Results Overall, 24 studies including 73 outcome analyses were included. We classified younger age and smaller tear size as probably prognostic for a greater improvement in objective outcomes. Shorter symptom duration, absence of a worker compensation claim, low preoperative level of functional status, and high preoperative pain level were classified as probably prognostic for greater improvement in patient-reported outcome measures. The quality of the synthesized evidence was low. Twenty-one studies had an overall high risk of bias. Conclusion Six potential prognostic factors for shoulder function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were identified. Along with ongoing expert opinion assessments, they will feed into a prognostic model-building process.
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- Thomas Stojanov
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Corresponding author: Thomas Stojanov, MSc, University Hospital of Basel, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Spitalstrasse 21, CH-4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Retear After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Results in Functional Outcome Deterioration Over Time. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2399-2412. [PMID: 35219797 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of retear on long-term functional outcomes and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis (OA) progression after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ASRCR). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 201 patients who underwent ASRCR and were followed up for at least 5 years. Rotator cuff tendon structural integrity was evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging and/or ultrasonography. Pain, active range of motion, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES) were evaluated for functional outcomes. To evaluate deterioration over time, the minimal clinically important difference value of pain and ASES were used. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 8.6 ± 2.2 years and overall retear rate was 21.4%. OA progression was strongly associated with retear (odds ratio 5.1, P < .001). Functional outcomes at the 2-year postoperative follow-up significantly improved compared to the preoperative status (all P < .017), regardless of retear. However, the retear group presented worse functional outcomes at the final follow-up (pain: 3.1 ± 2.6; ASES: 72.0 ± 17.4) than at the 2-year postoperative follow-up (pain: 1.2 ± 2.3, P = .014; ASES: 91.1 ± 9.9, P= .015) than the healed tendon group at final follow-up (pain: .6 ± 1.7; P < .001; ASES 95.5 ± 11.8; P < .001). The time for deterioration of pain (healed group vs. retear group: 5.5 ± 0.5 vs. 10.6 ± 0.4 years; P < .001) and ASES (healed group vs. retear group: 7.5 ± 0.5 vs. 12.8 ± 0.2 years; P < .001) decreased in the retear group. CONCLUSIONS The functional status improved after ASRCR in short- and long-term follow-up, regardless of retear. However, retear was strongly associated with OA progression, and long-term functional outcomes deteriorated over time in retear cases, which was not observed during short-term follow-up. STUDY DESIGN III, retrospective cohort study.
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Trasolini NA, Waterman BR. Editorial Commentary: Rotator Cuff Repairs Fail at an Alarmingly High Rate During Long-Term Follow-Up: Graft Augmentation and Biologics May Improve Future Outcomes. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2413-2416. [PMID: 35940739 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rotator cuff repairs (RCR) frequently fail to heal, particularly those with advanced fatty infiltration, supraspinatus and infraspinatus atrophy, narrowed acromiohumeral distance, and large-to-massive tear size. Unfortunately, the longer the follow up, the more sobering the statistics, with some reported retear rates ranging up to 94%. Importantly, recent long-term radiographic assessments after primary RCR reveal direct correlations between failure and patient-reported outcomes, functional deterioration, and ultimately, progression of glenohumeral arthritis and/or frank cuff tear arthropathy. As shoulder surgeons, we must continue to seek out novel approaches to improve tendon to bone healing and recapitulate the native rotator cuff enthesis. In doing so, we hope to engender more sustained subjective and objective results for our patients over time. Investigations are ongoing into several biomechanical and biological or structural adjuncts, from platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate to autograft or allograft structural augments. We must continue to push the envelope and refuse to settle for the current reality and alarmingly high failure rates following RCR.
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Vecchini E, Ricci M, Elena N, Gasperotti L, Cochetti A, Magnan B. Rotator cuff repair with single row technique provides satisfying clinical results despite consistent MRI retear rate. J Orthop Traumatol 2022; 23:23. [PMID: 35508793 PMCID: PMC9068855 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-022-00642-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of shoulder arthroscopies is steadily increasing to treat glenohumeral joint disorders, among which the rotator cuff tear is the most common. The prevalence of this condition ranges from 13% to 37% in the general population without considering the number of asymptomatic patients. The gold standard procedure for rotator cuff repair is still undefined. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a population who underwent a single row (SR) rotator cuff repair and correlate their clinical results with MRI findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-seven consecutive rotator cuff procedures were retrospectively selected. All patients were diagnosed with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear and subsequently treated with an arthroscopic SR repair technique. Each patient was clinically assessed with the DASH questionnaire and the Constant-Murley Score to grade their satisfaction. Moreover, rotator cuff repair integrity was evaluated by MRI and graded using the Sugaya score. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 19.5 ± 5.7 months. The mean Constant score was 82.8 ± 13.0 points, with 55 patients reporting excellent results. No patient scored less than 30 points, which could be deemed as unsatisfying. Meanwhile, on the DASH questionnaire, 6.1% of our patients rated their clinical outcome as unsatisfying, whereas 75.8% rated their outcome as excellent. Postoperative MRI classified 45 patients (83.3%) as either Sugaya type I, II, or III, whereas 9 patients (16.7%) presented a Sugaya type IV consistent with a full-thickness cuff retear. Of these nine patients, five (55.6%) and three (33.3%) reported excellent results for the Constant score and DASH questionnaire, respectively. The Mann-Whitney test reported that the retear group had worse scores than the intact repaired cuff group for pain (8.3 ± 5.0 versus 13.1 ± 3.4), Constant Score (68.8 ± 18.5 versus 83.1 ± 11.6), and DASH (66.2 ± 22.1 versus 44.2 ± 14.9). Still, range of motion (ROM) differences were not significant, except for better forward flexion in the intact group (p < 0.039). CONCLUSIONS Both groups with intact repaired and retorn cuffs showed improvement in their condition, but unexpectedly, there is no significant correlation between patient satisfaction and rotator cuff integrity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Eugenio Vecchini
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics, Solatrix Hospital, Rovereto, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Better Short-Term Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair in Studies With Poorer Mean Shoulder Scores and Predominantly Small to Medium-Sized Tears at Baseline: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:967-979.e4. [PMID: 34450217 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a meta-analysis to explore factors associated with clinical and structural short-term outcomes in randomized and nonrandomized prospective studies of rotator cuff repair. METHODS Medline, clinicaltrials.gov, and Mendeley were searched for literature published from January 2000 to December 2020 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCT) and nonrandomized prospective cohort studies (PCS) describing the outcome of surgical repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Study quality was assessed by two independent reviewers. We calculated standardized mean difference (SMD) from baseline to follow-up in each trial arm, preferably at 12 months follow-up. Between-study heterogeneity of outcomes, small-study effects and rates of retear were assessed. Meta-regression was performed to estimate associations between prespecified variables and clinical and structural outcomes. RESULTS Outcomes in 64 RCT and 19 PCS trial arms were analyzed. Median age was 59 years. There was substantial between-study heterogeneity in clinical outcomes (SMD range: .42 to 6.44; I2 = 93% in RCT, 88% in PCS) and summary estimates were not calculated. On the basis of multivariate analysis, better clinical outcome was associated with lower (worse) mean outcome value at baseline, smaller tear size, and lower proportion of large-massive tears (R2 = 56 and 44%, respectively). Overall retear rate at median 13-month follow-up was 19.9% (interquartile range: 10-30). Higher mean age together with larger tear size and higher proportion of large-massive tears were associated with increased retear rates (R2 = 33% and 58%, respectively). Clinical outcome was not significantly related to rate of retear. CONCLUSIONS Studies with lower mean outcome values at baseline and predominantly small- to medium-sized tears reported better clinical outcomes. Studies with higher mean age and a predominance of large-massive tears had significantly increased retear rates, but retear rates were not associated with clinical outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, meta-analysis of level I and II studies.
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LeClere L. CORR Insights®: Are Knotted or Knotless Techniques Better for Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Tears of the Superior Portion of the Subscapularis Tendon? A Study in Cadavers. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:536-538. [PMID: 34623974 PMCID: PMC8846351 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Lance LeClere
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Malavolta EA, de Sousa AC, Gracitelli MEC, Assunção JH, de Andrade e Silva FB, Ferreira AA. Biceps tenotomy or tenodesis in association with rotator cuff repair: is there an influence on functional results? A retrospective cohort study. SAO PAULO MED J 2022; 140:237-243. [PMID: 35293936 PMCID: PMC9610255 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2021.0219.r1.28062021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Instability or tears of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) may be present in more than 35% of rotator cuff repairs (RCR). OBJECTIVE To compare clinical results from patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR, according to the procedure performed at the LHBT. DESIGN AND SETTING Retrospective cohort study designed at the shoulder and elbow clinic of Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. METHODS Functional results among patients were compared using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) scales, according to the LHBT approach adopted: no procedure, tenotomy or tenodesis. RESULTS We evaluated 306 shoulders (289 patients): 133 underwent no procedure at the LHBT, 77 tenotomy and 96 tenodesis. The ASES scale at 24 months showed no difference (P = 0.566) between the groups without LHBT procedure (median 90.0; interquartile range, IQR 29), tenotomy (median 90.0; IQR 32.1) or tenodesis (median 94.4; IQR 22.7); nor did the UCLA scale (median 33; IQR 7 versus median 31; IQR 8 versus median 33; IQR 5, respectively, P = 0.054). The groups differed in the preoperative functional assessment according to the ASES and UCLA scale, such that the tenodesis group started from higher values. However, there was no difference in pre and postoperative scores between the groups. CONCLUSION Tenodesis or tenotomy of the LHBT, in the sample analyzed, did not influence the clinical results from RCR, as assessed using the ASES and UCLA scales.
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- Eduardo Angeli Malavolta
- MD, PhD. Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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- MD. Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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- MD, PhD. Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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- MD. Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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- MD, PhD. Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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- MD, PhD. Head of the Shoulder and Elbow Group, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
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Brindisino F, Salomon M, Giagio S, Pastore C, Innocenti T. Rotator cuff repair vs. nonoperative treatment: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:2648-2659. [PMID: 34020002 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff (RC) tears have been widely studied as many treatment strategies have been recommended. However, optimal management for patients with RC tears is still unclear. PURPOSE The main aim of this systematic review was to analyze randomized controlled trials using meta-analysis to compare repair to conservative treatments for patients with any type of RC tear. METHODS MEDLINE, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL database), PEDro, and Scopus databases were used. Two independent reviewers selected randomized controlled trials that compared surgical to conservative treatments for RC tear patients. The studies included were assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tools, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used to evaluate the certainty of evidence and to summarize the study conclusions. RESULTS Six trials were included. Pooled results showed improvement in function and pain perception in favor of the repair group at 6 months (mean difference 1.26, 95% CI -2.34, 4.85, P = .49; and -0.59, 95% CI -0.84, -0.33, P < .001, respectively), at 12 months (mean difference 5.25, 95% CI 1.55, 8.95, P = .005, for function; and -0.41, 95% CI -0.70, -0.12, P = .006, for pain) and at 24 months (mean difference 5.57, 95% CI 1.86, 9.29, P = .003, for function; and -0.92, 95% CI -1.31, -0.52, P < .001, for pain) in RC tear patients. However, these differences did not reach the minimum clinically important difference. The certainty of evidence ranged from low to moderate because of imprecision in the studies included. CONCLUSIONS Overall analysis showed that in patients with RC tear, repair compared with conservative treatment could result in increased pain reduction and functional improvement at 6, 12, and 24 months. Even if these effects were often statistically significant, their clinical relevance was limited. Moreover, the certainty of body of evidence ranged from low to moderate.
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- Fabrizio Brindisino
- Department of Medicine and Health Science "Vincenzo Tiberio," University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy; Faculty of Medicine, University "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Centro Sanitario Riabilitativo FisicaMente, Predazzo, Trentino, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, VU University, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Hogaboom N, Malanga G, Cherian C, Dyson-Hudson T. A pilot study to evaluate micro-fragmented adipose tissue injection under ultrasound guidance for the treatment of refractory rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med 2021; 44:886-895. [PMID: 33830898 PMCID: PMC8725703 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1903140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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CONTEXT/OBJECTIVES Wheelchair users with chronic shoulder pain have few options after conservative treatments fail. This pilot study's purpose was to establish safety and treatment effects of micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections under ultrasound guidance for treatment of refractory shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) to prepare for a larger trial. DESIGN Pilot clinical trial. SETTING Rehabilitation hospital outpatient clinic. PARTICIPANTS Ten wheelchair users with chronic SCI who had moderate-to-severe shoulder pain caused by refractory rotator cuff disease (diagnosed via ultrasound) for greater than 6 months. INTERVENTIONS Ultrasound-guided injections of MFAT into the pathologic rotator cuff tendons and other abnormal shoulder structures (e.g. acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints; subacromial bursa). OUTCOME MEASURES 6- and 12-month changes in 11-point Numerical Rating Scale (NRS); Wheelchair User's Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI); Brief Pain Inventory pain interference items (BPI-I7); Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC); ultrasound and physical exams; and adverse events. CONCLUSIONS There were no significant adverse events throughout the study period. WUSPI, NRS, and BPI-I7 scores were significantly lower 6 and 12 months post-procedure (P < .05). Of those who remained in the trial, clinically meaningful changes (≥30% decrease) in WUSPI, NRS, and BPI-I7 scores were observed in 77.8%, 77.8%, and 66.7% of participants, respectively. All but one participant reported improvement in clinical status. MFAT injection under ultrasound guidance is potentially a safe and efficacious treatment for refractory shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with SCI. A larger, randomized controlled trial has been initiated.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03167138.
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- Nathan Hogaboom
- Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey, USA,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA,Correspondence to: Nathan Hogaboom, Kessler Foundation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ07052, USA; Ph: 973-324-3584.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA,New Jersey Regenerative Institute, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, USA,Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey, USA,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Triple-Row Technique Confers a Lower Retear Rate Than Standard Suture Bridge Technique in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:3053-3061. [PMID: 33957211 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the structural and clinical results between the knotless suture bridge (SB) and triple-row (TR) techniques. METHODS This study is a retrospective study and included 212 shoulders with repairable rotator cuff tears treated with the SB technique and 206 shoulders treated with the TR technique. In the TR technique, medial and lateral anchors were placed as they would be for the SB technique, with a middle row anchor added on the edge of footprint to reduce the torn tendons. All patients underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and had magnetic resonance imaging 6 months postoperatively to evaluate for retear. Sugaya's classification was used to classify the retear pattern. The function of all patients preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively were assessed by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons shoulder index and the University of California at Los Angeles rating scale. RESULTS According to Sugaya's classification, 24 (11.3%), 6 (2.8%), and 20 (9.4%) in SB-treated shoulders and 16 (7.8%), 12 (5.8%), and 8 (3.9%) in TR-treated shoulders, respectively had types 3, 4, and 5. There was a statistically significant greater type 5 retear in SB-treated shoulders (P = .038) than in TR-treated shoulders. The average clinical outcome scores at the final follow-up improved significantly relative to those before the surgeries in both groups. There were no statistical differences in the clinical outcome scores at the final follow-up between SB and TR groups. CONCLUSIONS The use of the TR technique in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair resulted in a lower large-size retear rate when compared with the use of the SB technique. No clinical differences were noted in the outcomes between the 2 groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic, retrospective cohort study.
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Lim TK, Bae KH, Choi YS, Kim JH, Yoo JC. Clinical outcome and repair integrity after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair significantly improved during the surgeon's learning curve. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:1881-1890. [PMID: 33271322 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS AND BACKGROUND Whether learning curve could affect the surgical outcome after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate surgical learning curve for clinical outcome and retear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs that were performed by the beginner shoulder surgeon. We hypothesized that clinical outcome and retear rate would improve over time with the accumulation of a surgeon's experience. METHODS This retrospective study consisted of 200 consecutive patients who had arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, performed by a single surgeon between 2011 and 2018. We included symptomatic rotator cuff tears involving the supraspinatus/infraspinatus and/or subscapularis tendon and follow-up magnetic resonance imaging evaluations of repair integrity 6 months after surgery. Surgeon's learning was evaluated with calculation of cumulative retear rate and cumulative summation (CUSUM) analysis. Clinical outcomes and the retear rates were compared between group A (the first-half 100 patients) and group B (the latter-half of 100 patients). RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 21 months (range, 12-55). The overall retear rate was 13% (26 patients). The CUSUM analysis showed that after patient number 97, the curve was maintained below the level of acceptable failure rate, suggesting the competency was obtained consistently. Comparing between groups, retear rate showed significant decrease from 18% in group A to 8% in group B (P = .036). Notably, retear rate in small to medium-sized tears (<3 cm) significantly decreased from 26% (12 of 46 patients) in group A to 2% (1 of 49 patients) in group B (P = .001). However, analysis in large to massive tears (≥3 cm) failed to show difference between groups (30%, 6 of 20, in group A and 25%, 6 of 24, in group B; P = .711). In multivariate analysis, higher fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus muscle (P = .008), more severe muscle atrophy of the teres minor (P = .010), and belonging to group A (P = .011) were associated with retear. CONCLUSION Clinical outcomes and retear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs significantly improved during the learning curve period of a beginner shoulder surgeon.
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- Tae Kang Lim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ruiz Ibán MA, Sanchez Alepuz E, Diaz Heredia J, Hachem AI, Ezagüi Bentolila L, Calvo A, Verdú C, de Rus Aznar I, Soler Romagosa F. Footprint preparation with nanofractures in a supraspinatus repair cuts in half the retear rate at 1-year follow-up. A randomized controlled trial. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:2249-2256. [PMID: 32488368 PMCID: PMC8225541 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06073-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate if adding nanofractures to the footprint of a supraspinatus tear repair would have any effect in the outcomes at one-year follow-up. METHODS Multicentric, triple-blinded, randomized trial with 12-months follow-up. Subjects with isolated symptomatic reparable supraspinatus tears smaller than 3 cm and without grade 4 fatty infiltration were included. These were randomized to two groups: In the Control group an arthroscopic supraspinatus repair was performed; in the Nanofracture group the footprint was additionally prepared with nanofractures (1 mm wide, 9 mm deep microfractures). Clinical evaluation was done with Constant score, EQ-5D-3L, and Brief Pain Inventory. The primary outcome was the retear rate in MRI at 12-months follow-up. Secondary outcomes were: characteristics of the retear (at the footprint or at the musculotendinous junction) and clinical outcomes. RESULTS Seventy-one subjects were randomized. Two were lost to follow-up, leaving 69 participants available for assessment at 12-months follow-up (33 in the Control group and 36 in the Nanofracture Group). The Nanofracture group had lower retear rates than the Control group (7/36 [19.4%] vs 14/33 [42.4%], differences significant, p = 0.038). Retear rates at the musculotendinous junction were similar but the Nanofracture group had better tendon healing rates to the bone (34/36 [94.4%] vs. 24/33 [66.71%], p = 0.014). Clinically both groups had significant improvements, but no differences were found between groups. CONCLUSION Adding nanofractures at the footprint during an isolated supraspinatus repair lowers in half the retear rate at 12-months follow-up. This is due to improved healing at the footprint. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I.
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- Miguel Angel Ruiz Ibán
- Unidad de Hombro y Codo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Cta Colmenar km 9,100, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- Unidad de Hombro y Codo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Cta Colmenar km 9,100, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Head of the Shoulder Unit, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Hombro y Codo, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, Spain
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- Unidad de Hombro y Codo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Cta Colmenar km 9,100, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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Shoulder outcome scoring systems have substantial ceiling effects 2 years after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:2070-2076. [PMID: 32440715 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06036-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Previous studies show no difference in clinical outcomes between patients with healed and structurally failed rotator cuff repairs. The objective of this study was to assess ceiling effects when reporting surgical outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using four of the currently most popular clinical shoulder outcome scoring systems. METHODS Ninety-two patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were examined. The simple shoulder test (SST), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale, and Constant-Murley shoulder score were completed 2 years postoperatively. Demographic data of the subjects were analysed using descriptive statistics. The ceiling effects in the outcome data assessed for each scale were estimated based on two previously reported definitions. RESULTS The number of patients with the maximum possible score was 31 (33.7%) with the SST, 26 (28.3%) with the ASES score, 28 (30.4%) with the UCLA scale, and 18 (19.6%) with the Constant-Murley score. The standardised distance of the outcome data assessed by the SST, ASES score, UCLA scale, and Constant-Murley scores were 0.92, 0.97, 0.96, and 1.18, respectively. CONCLUSION The SST, ASES score, and UCLA scale evaluated at 2 years postoperatively have substantial ceiling effects showing that the proportion of patients with the maximum possible score is > 20%, and the standardised distance is < 1.0. Researchers should be aware of possible biases due to ceiling effects when interpreting the results of studies investigating the surgical outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. It could increase the likelihood of a type II error. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Paul S, Yadav AK, Goyal T. Comparison of tear characteristics, outcome parameters and healing in traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff tear: a prospective cohort study. Musculoskelet Surg 2021; 106:433-440. [PMID: 34105053 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-021-00719-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Acute traumatic and chronic non-traumatic rotator cuff tears are etiologically distinguishable entities. However, prospective studies comparing tear characteristics and outcomes between these two types of tears are lacking. The purpose of this study was to compare the tear characteristics, clinical and functional outcomes, and tendon healing as assessed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), between traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff tears. METHODS MRI proven rotator cuff tears were allocated into two groups according to the history of injury: Group 1 included 28 patients with traumatic tears and group 2 included 33 patients of non-traumatic cuff tears. Both the groups were compared for preoperative tear characteristics (tear size, muscle atrophy, fatty degeneration), range of motion, strength of shoulder abduction and external rotation, functional outcomes, and tendon integrity on MRI, 2 years after the surgery. RESULTS Postoperative mean active range of abduction (p = 0.005), abduction strength (p = 0.013), external rotation strength (p = 0.027), University of California at Los Angeles score (p < 0.001), Constant score (p = 0.002), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores (p = 0.028) and visual analog scale for pain (p = 0.02) were significantly better in group 1 as compared to group 2. The postoperative structural integrity of the cuff on MRI was better in group 1 as compared to group 2, but the values did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.13). CONCLUSION Findings from this study suggest that traumatic tears affect younger patients and while having a larger tear size, they have lesser muscle atrophy, fatty degeneration, and tendon retraction. Functional outcomes are better after treatment of traumatic tears as compared to non-traumatic tears. Chronicity of the tear and tendon retraction negatively affected healing in traumatic cuff tears. Muscle atrophy was found to be associated with poorer healing in non-traumatic tears. However, tear size was not associated with healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II, Prospective cohort study.
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- S Paul
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, 151001, India.
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Mandaleson A. Re-tears after rotator cuff repair: Current concepts review. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 19:168-174. [PMID: 34123722 PMCID: PMC8170498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Re-tear following rotator cuff repair is common and has been reported to range from between 13 and 94% despite satisfactory clinical outcomes following rotator cuff surgery. Various risk factors have been associated with an increased tear rate, including patient factors, tear and shoulder morphology, repair technique, and rehabilitation regimes. Different modes of rotator cuff failure have been described. The management of re-tear in patients following rotator cuff repair is challenging and depends on the age, functional status and requirements of the patient, and re-tear size and residual tendon length. This article aims to review the factors associated with rotator cuff re-tear. It describes which of these are associated with poor clinical outcomes, and discusses the long-term outcomes of re-tear and treatment options.
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Brindisino F, De Santis A, Rossettini G, Pellicciari L, Filipponi M, Rollo G, Gibson J. Post-surgery rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair. A survey of current (2020) Italian clinical practice. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:4689-4699. [PMID: 33945358 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1916628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIMS To analyse the clinical practice of Italian physiotherapists within the framework of postoperative rehabilitation of rotator cuff (RC) surgery patients, and to compare it with similar studies carried out in other countries. METHODS A web-based, voluntary, cross-sectional survey with 27 closed multiple-choice questions was developed and submitted to Italian-based physiotherapists in order to assess their clinical practice. RESULTS Data from 1160 questionnaires were then analysed. Thirty-five percent of respondents (n = 413/1160) reported that they commence passive range of motion from the first postoperative week, while 49.2% (n = 571/1160) start during the second or third week. The majority of respondents (n = 603/1160, 52.0%) introduce active mobilisation between the fourth and the sixth week after surgery and 41.1% (n = 477/1160) introduce overhead movements between the fourth and the sixth week after surgery. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS When managing the postoperative rehabilitation of RC surgery patients, Italian physiotherapists' practice is congruent with the guidelines published by American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) and also with other UK surveys. However, while Italian physiotherapists manage immobilisation periods, active and passive mobilisation and the return to sport activities, according to evidence-based best practice guidelines, there is less consistency with respect to physical exercise, patient follow-up and referral.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONItalian physiotherapists' practice with patients following rotator cuff (RC) repair complies with evidence-based practice guidelines regarding immobilisation periods, passive and active mobilisation, and return to sport activities.There is less consistency between reported/declared practice and available evidence concerning physical exercise, patient follow-up, and referral.Physiotherapist with Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT) training is more aligned with the current literature compared to physiotherapists without specific training, in terms of managing rehabilitation programmes, period of immobilisation and therapeutic exercise.More careful adherence to the international guidelines is recommended, in order to manage patients following RC repair in accordance with the evidence and to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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- Fabrizio Brindisino
- Department of Medicine and Health Science "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Science "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.,Poliambulatorio Physiofit, Borgo Podgora, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.,School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK.,The School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Zhao D, Han YH, Pan JK, Yang WY, Zeng LF, Liang GH, Liu J. The clinical efficacy of leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:918-928. [PMID: 33220417 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff injury has been reported in the literature. However, conclusions have been inconsistent and more often related to differences in the types of PRP used. Therefore, to minimize these differences, we performed a meta-analysis of only studies investigating leukocyte-poor PRP to evaluate whether PRP promotes and improves the effects of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of leukocyte-poor PRP in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The available data were extracted, and the methodologic quality of the included studies was evaluated by the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool. RESULTS In total, 10 randomized controlled trials involving 742 patients were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that treatment with leukocyte-poor PRP performed better than the control treatment in relieving postoperative pain in the short-term (mean difference [MD], -0.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.79 to -0.35; P < .0001) and medium- and long-term (MD, -0.18; 95% CI, -0.34 to -0.03; P = .02) follow-up groups. However, the changes in the MD in the visual analog scale score were below the minimal clinically important difference. Regarding the Constant shoulder (MD, 3.35; 95% CI, 1.68-5.02; P < .0001) and University of California, Los Angeles (MD, 1.73; 95% CI, 0.94-2.52; P < .0001) scores, statistically significant differences were found in favor of leukocyte-poor PRP over the control treatment. However, the changes in the MD in both the Constant and University of California, Los Angeles scores were below the minimal clinically important difference. Moreover, during medium- and long-term follow-up, the retear rate in the leukocyte-poor PRP group was lower than that in the control group regardless of the rotator cuff tear size (small and medium [<3 cm] [risk ratio (RR), 0.64; 95% CI, 0.43-0.97; P = .03] vs. medium and large [>3 cm] [RR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.34-0.77; P = .001]) and surgical repair method (single-row repair [RR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.43-0.87; P = .007] vs. double-row suture bridge repair [RR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.38-0.84; P = .005]). CONCLUSION According to our study, leukocyte-poor PRP can significantly reduce the postoperative retear rate in the medium and long term regardless of the tear size and the method used for rotator cuff repair. However, the use of leukocyte-poor PRP failed to show clinically meaningful effects in terms of postoperative pain and patient-reported outcomes.
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- Di Zhao
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Bone and Joint Research Team of Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China.
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Malliaras P, Rathi S, Burstein F, Watt L, Ridgway J, King C, Warren N. 'Physio's not going to repair a torn tendon': patient decision-making related to surgery for rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:3686-3693. [PMID: 33577359 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1879945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a common and disabling shoulder condition and surgical management is becoming more common. The rates and costs of surgical interventions have been on the rise. Understanding decision-making related to surgery and providing adequate information to people with RCRSP may improve patient-centred care and potentially reduce rates of surgery. OBJECTIVES To explore the decision-making processors of people who have undertaken surgery for RCRSP. DESIGN An in-depth thematic analysis. METHOD Interviews were conducted with patients from Melbourne who had had surgical management for RCRSP. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach. RESULTS Fifteen participants were recruited. Six key themes emerged: (1) Needing to get it done: "It was necessary to remedy the dire situation"; (2) Non-surgical treatment experience:" I knew that I'd done all I could"; (3) Mechanical problem:" Physio's not going to repair a torn tendon"; (4) Trust in medical professionals "If they told me that I needed to swallow a thousand spiders, I would have done it."; (5) Varied information sources "Dr Google played a big part in it"; (6) Organisational barriers "It was absolutely useless, my insurance." CONCLUSION Surgery appears to be commonly precipitated by unremitted severe symptoms and failed non-surgical treatment. While there was strong trust in highly trained surgeons, decision to undergo surgery also drew on questionable pathoanatomical beliefs and instances of inadequate patient information about treatment choices and risks that may be addressed by adopting a more patient-centred care approach.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONUnderstanding decision-making related to surgery and providing adequate information to people with rotator cuff related shoulder pain may improve patient-centred care.Surgery appears to be commonly precipitated by unremitted severe symptoms and failed non-surgical treatment.Decision to undergo surgery sometimes drew on questionable pathoanatomical beliefs.There was strong trust in highly trained surgeons but there were instances of inadequate patient information about treatment choices and risks.
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- P Malliaras
- Physiotherapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Organisational and Social Informatics, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Anthropology Department, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.,Sportsmed Biologic, Victoria, Australia
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- Anthropology Department, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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Kholinne E, Jeon IH. Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction of the shoulder: a narrative review. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:268. [PMID: 33708895 PMCID: PMC7940888 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-5925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs) in young and considerably active patients are difficult to treat because it is mostly associated with poor outcome which may lead to a painful and dysfunctional shoulder. Most of the IRCTs are encountered in massive size rotator cuff tears which associated with high failure rate following surgical repair. Thus, the IRCTs was considered challenging for its poor healing rate following repair which may induce the arthritic changes. Since the advent of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) of the shoulder in 2013, it has gained its popularity. The procedure has become the most popular option for joint-preserving shoulder surgery for patients with IRCTs. It works by providing a static restraint to the superior humeral head migration to optimize the rotator cuff force couples, hence improving joint kinematics. The acceptance of superior capsular reconstruction has made it rapidly evolving in terms of a wider variety of procedures and broader surgical indications. Despite the enthusiasm and widely acceptance towards the procedure, there are still many queries that exist regarding the best indications, surgical technique particularly graft of choice, the long-term outcome, and the complication and risk of the superior capsular reconstruction (SCR). This narrative review provide the current evidence of SCR in an attempt to provide a state-of-the-art knowledge.
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- Erica Kholinne
- Faculty of Medicine, Trisakti University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Carolus Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Kaar SG. CORR Insights®: Compensatory Movement Patterns Are Based on Abnormal Activity of the Biceps Brachii and Posterior Deltoid Muscles in Patients with Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:389-391. [PMID: 33475299 PMCID: PMC7899594 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Scott G Kaar
- S. G. Kaar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Littlewood C, Wade J, Butler-Walley S, Lewis M, Beard D, Rangan A, Bhabra G, Kalogrianitis S, Kelly C, Mehta S, Singh HP, Smith M, Tambe A, Tyler J, Foster NE. Protocol for a multi-site pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial: Surgery versus PhysiothErapist-leD exercise for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff (the SPeEDy study). Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:17. [PMID: 33413664 PMCID: PMC7788278 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00714-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinically, a distinction is made between types of rotator cuff tear, traumatic and non-traumatic, and this sub-classification currently informs the treatment pathway. It is currently recommended that patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears are fast tracked for surgical opinion. However, there is uncertainty about the most clinically and cost-effective intervention for patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears and further research is required. SPeEDy will assess the feasibility of a fully powered, multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the hypothesis that, compared to surgical repair (and usual post-operative rehabilitation), a programme of physiotherapist-led exercise is not clinically inferior, but is more cost-effective for patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears. METHODS SPeEDy is a two-arm, multi-centre pilot and feasibility RCT with integrated Quintet Recruitment Intervention (QRI) and further qualitative investigation of patient experience. A total of 76 patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears will be recruited from approximately eight UK NHS hospitals and randomly allocated to either surgical repair and usual post-operative rehabilitation or a programme of physiotherapist-led exercise. The QRI is a mixed-methods approach that includes data collection and analysis of screening logs, audio recordings of recruitment consultations, interviews with patients and clinicians involved in recruitment, and review of study documentation as a basis for developing action plans to address identified difficulties whilst recruitment to the RCT is underway. A further sample of patient participants will be purposively sampled from both intervention groups and interviewed to explore reasons for initial participation, treatment acceptability, reasons for non-completion of treatment, where relevant, and any reasons for treatment crossover. DISCUSSION Research to date suggests that there is uncertainty regarding the most clinically and cost-effective interventions for patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears. There is a clear need for a high-quality, fully powered, RCT to better inform clinical practice. Prior to this, we first need to undertake a pilot and feasibility RCT to address current uncertainties about recruitment, retention and number of and reasons for treatment crossover. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ( NCT04027205 ) - Registered on 19 July 2019. Available via.
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- Chris Littlewood
- School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK.
- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
- Keele Clinical Trials Unit, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
- Keele Clinical Trials Unit, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Health Sciences & Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK
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- University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry, UK
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- Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke, UK
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- Leicester Shoulder Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- The Liverpool Upper Limb Unit, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Derby Shoulder Unit, University Hospitals Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Airedale General Hospital, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Keighley, UK
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- School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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Dierckman BD, Frousiakis P, Burns JP, Barber FA, Wodicka R, Getelman MH, Karzel RP, Snyder SJ. Arthroscopic Repair of Medium to Large Rotator Cuff Tears With a Triple-Loaded Medially Based Single-Row Technique Augmented With Marrow Vents. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:28-37. [PMID: 32805317 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the repair integrity on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and secondarily, clinical outcomes, of medium to large (2-4 cm) rotator cuff tears treated using an arthroscopic triple-loaded medially based single-row repair technique augmented laterally with bone marrow vents. METHODS This is a retrospective outcomes study of patients with full-thickness medium to large (2-4 cm) rotator cuff tears repaired by 4 surgeons at a single institution over a 2-year period with a minimum of 24 months' follow-up. A single-row repair with tension-minimizing medially based triple-loaded anchors and laterally placed bone marrow vents was used. Patients completed a satisfaction and pain survey, the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff index questionnaire, and a Short Form-36 version 2 survey to evaluate clinical outcomes. MRI was obtained at a minimum of 24 months follow-up to assess repair integrity. RESULTS A total of 64 males and 27 females with a mean age of 59.7 (range, 34-82) were included. The mean tear size was 2.6 cm in anteroposterior dimension, treated with a mean of 2.2 anchors. Eighty-three of 91 shoulders (91%) reported being completely satisfied with their result. The median Western Ontario Rotator Cuff score was 95.2% of normal, with a significant difference found between those with an intact repair and those with a full-thickness recurrent defect (median, 95.9% vs. 73.8%; P = .003). Postoperative MRI obtained at a median of 32 months (range, 24-48) demonstrated an intact repair in 84 of 91 shoulders (92%), with failure defined as a full-thickness defect of the tendon. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic repair of medium to large rotator cuff tears using triple-loaded medially based single-row repair augmented with marrow vents resulted in a 92% healing rate by MRI and excellent patient-reported outcomes LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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- Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, California, U.S.A
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- Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Plano, Texas, U.S.A
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- Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A
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- Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, California, U.S.A
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- Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, California, U.S.A
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- Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, California, U.S.A
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Manderle BJ, Gowd AK, Liu JN, Beletsky A, Nwachukwu BU, Nicholson GP, Bush-Joseph C, Romeo AA, Forsythe B, Cole BJ, Verma NN. Time Required to Achieve Clinically Significant Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:3447-3453. [PMID: 33079576 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520962512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent literature has focused on correlating statistically significant changes in outcome measures with clinically significant outcomes (CSOs). CSO benchmarks are being established for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR), but more remains to be defined about them. PURPOSE To define the time-dependent nature of the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), substantial clinical benefit (SCB), and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State (PASS) after RCR and to define what factors affect this time to CSO achievement. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS An institutional registry was queried for patients who underwent arthroscopic RCR between 2014 and 2016 and completed preoperative, 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Threshold values for MCID, SCB, and PASS were obtained from previous literature for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), and subjective Constant score. The time in which patients achieved MCID, SCB, and PASS was calculated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. A Cox multivariate regression model was used to identify variables correlated with earlier or later achievement of CSOs. RESULTS A total of 203 patients with an average age of 56.19 ± 9.96 years and average body mass index was 30.29 ± 6.49 were included. The time of mean achievement of MCID, SCB, and PASS for ASES was 5.77 ± 1.79 months, 6.22 ± 2.85 months, and 7.23 ± 3.81 months, respectively. The time of mean achievement of MCID, SCB, and PASS for SANE was 6.25 ± 2.42 months, 7.05 ± 4.10 months, and 9.26 ± 5.89 months, respectively. The time of mean achievement of MCID, SCB, and PASS for Constant was 6.94 ± 3.85 months, 7.13 ± 4.13 months, and 8.66 ± 5.46 months, respectively. Patients with dominant-sided surgery (hazard ratio [HR], 1.363; 95% CI, 1.065-1.745; P = .014) achieved CSOs earlier on ASES, while patients with workers' compensation status (HR, 0.752; 95% CI, 0.592-0.955; P = .019), who were current smokers (HR, 0.323; 95% CI, 0.119-0.882; P = .028), and with concomitant biceps tenodesis (HR, 0.763; 95% CI, 0.607-0.959; P = .021) achieved CSOs on ASES at later timepoints. Patients with distal clavicle excision (HR, 1.484; 95% CI, 1.028-2.143; P = .035) achieved CSOs earlier on SANE. Patients with distal clavicle excision (HR, 1.689; 95% CI, 1.183-2.411, P = .004) achieved CSOs earlier on Constant, while patients with workers' compensation insurance status (HR, 0.671; 95% CI, 0.506-0.891; P = .006) and partial-thickness tears (HR, 0.410; 95% CI, 0.250-0.671; P < .001) achieved CSOs later on Constant. Greater preoperative score was associated with delayed achievement of CSOs for ASES, SANE (HR, 0.993; 95% CI, 0.987-0.999; P = .020), and Constant (HR, 0.941; 95% CI, 0.928-0.962; P < .001). CONCLUSION A majority of patients achieved MCID by 6 months after surgery. Dominant-sided surgery and concomitant distal clavicle excision resulted in faster CSO achievement, while workers' compensation status, concomitant biceps tenodesis, current smoking, partial-thickness rotator cuff tears, and higher preoperative PROMs resulted in delayed CSO achievement.
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- Brandon J Manderle
- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Shoulder, Elbow, Sports Medicine, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Rashid MS, Smith RDJ, Nagra N, Wheway K, Watkins B, Snelling S, Dakin SG, Carr AJ. Rotator cuff repair with biological graft augmentation causes adverse tissue outcomes. Acta Orthop 2020; 91:782-788. [PMID: 32691656 PMCID: PMC8023931 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2020.1793613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Biological patches can be used to augment rotator cuff tendon repair in an attempt to improve healing and reduce rates of re-rupture. However, little is known about the in vivo tissue response to these patches. We assessed native rotator cuff tissue response after surgical repair and augmentation with 2 commercially available extracellular matrix (ECM) patches. Patients and methods - Patients underwent a rotator cuff repair augmented with either GraftJacket (Wright Medical), Permacol (Zimmer Biomet), or no patch (Control), applied using an onlay technique. A sample of supraspinatus tendon was collected intraoperatively and 4 weeks post-surgery, using ultrasound-guided biopsy. Histology and immunohistochemistry were performed on all samples. Results - The Permacol group (n = 3) and GraftJacket group (n = 4) demonstrated some changes in native tendon ECM compared with the control group (n = 3). Significant disruption of the extracellular matrix of the repaired native supraspinatus, underlying both patches, was observed. The patches did not generally increase cellularity, foreign body giant cell count, or vascularity compared to the control group. 1 patient in the Permacol group had an adverse tissue immune response characterized by extensive infiltration of IRF5+, CD68+, and CD206+ cells, suggesting involvement of macrophages with a pro-inflammatory phenotype. No significant differences in protein expression of CD4, CD45, CD68, CD206, BMP7, IRF5, TGFß, and PDPN were observed among the groups. Interpretation - Histological and immunohistochemical analysis of native tendon tissue after patch augmentation in rotator cuff repair raises some concerns about a lack of benefit and potential for harm from these materials.
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- Mustafa S Rashid
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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Malavolta EA, Chang VYP, Montechi JMN, Assunção JH, Gracitelli MEC, Andrade-Silva FB, Ferreira Neto AA. Does a subscapularis tear combined with a posterosuperior rotator cuff tear affect postoperative functional outcomes? J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:2523-2529. [PMID: 33190753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The subscapularis is biomechanically important for the shoulder. However, few studies have clinically assessed its importance using a comparative design. Our objective was to compare the functional outcomes in patients who underwent isolated repair of posterosuperior rotator cuff tears and those with repair of combined tears involving the subscapularis. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study evaluating patients who underwent arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair between January 2013 and May 2017. The patients were divided into 2 groups: isolated repair of posterosuperior tears and repair of combined tears involving the subscapularis. The primary outcome was to evaluate the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scales at 24 months' follow-up. RESULT A total of 326 patients were evaluated: 194 with isolated posterosuperior repairs and 132 with combined subscapularis repairs. Both groups showed significant improvement with the procedure (P < .001). The ASES score at 24 months showed no significant difference (P = .426) between the group without subscapularis repair (median, 90.0; interquartile range [IQR], 24.8) and the group with subscapularis repair (median, 86.3; IQR, 33.2). Similarly, the UCLA score showed no difference between the groups (median, 33.0 [IQR, 6.0] and 32.5 [IQR, 8.8], respectively; P = .190). The preoperative functional evaluation also showed no significant differences between the groups. CONCLUSION The functional results did not differ between patients who underwent isolated repair of posterosuperior tears and those with repair of combined tears involving the subscapularis, according to the ASES and UCLA scales at 24 months.
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