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Centeno CJ, Fausel Z, Dodson E, Berger DR, Steinmetz NJ. Percutaneous bone marrow concentrate and platelet products versus exercise therapy for the treatment of rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled, crossover trial with 2-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:392. [PMID: 38762734 PMCID: PMC11102209 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07519-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical repair is recommended for the treatment of high-grade partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears, although evidence shows surgery is not necessarily superior to non-surgical therapy. The purpose of this study was to compare percutaneous orthobiologic treatment to a home exercise therapy program for supraspinatus tears. METHODS In this randomized-controlled, crossover design, participants with a torn supraspinatus tendon received either 'BMC treatment', consisting of a combination of autologous bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet products, or underwent a home exercise therapy program. After three months, patients randomized to exercise therapy could crossover to receive BMC treatment if not satisfied with shoulder progression. Patient-reported outcomes of Numeric Pain Scale (NPS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, (DASH), and a modified Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) were collected at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Pre- and post-treatment MRI were assessed using the Snyder Classification system. RESULTS Fifty-one patients were enrolled and randomized to the BMC treatment group (n = 34) or the exercise therapy group (n = 17). Significantly greater improvement in median ΔDASH, ΔNPS, and SANE scores were reported by the BMC treatment group compared to the exercise therapy group (-11.7 vs -3.8, P = 0.01; -2.0 vs 0.5, P = 0.004; and 50.0 vs 0.0, P < 0.001; respectively) after three months. Patient-reported outcomes continued to progress through the study's two-year follow-up period without a serious adverse event. Of patients with both pre- and post-treatment MRIs, a majority (73%) showed evidence of healing post-BMC treatment. CONCLUSIONS Patients reported significantly greater changes in function, pain, and overall improvement following BMC treatment compared to exercise therapy for high grade partial and full thickness supraspinatus tears. TRIAL REGISTRATION This protocol was registered with www. CLINICALTRIALS gov (NCT01788683; 11/02/2013).
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- Christopher J Centeno
- Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Broomfield, CO, 80021, USA
- Regenexx, LLC, Research and Development, Broomfield, CO, 80021, USA
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- Regenexx, LLC, Research and Development, Broomfield, CO, 80021, USA
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- Regenexx, LLC, Research and Development, Broomfield, CO, 80021, USA.
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- Regenexx, LLC, Research and Development, Broomfield, CO, 80021, USA
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Kim H, Cho YS, Jung Y, Song HS. Effect of Porcine-Derived Absorbable Patch-Type Atelocollagen for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1439-1448. [PMID: 38551128 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241238982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Even though arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is recognized as a standard treatment option, the risk of postoperative retear is a major concern. PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of porcine-derived absorbable patch-type atelocollagen during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS A total of 64 patients with rotator cuff tears diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were enrolled prospectively from November 2020 to December 2021. Both groups had repairs using the suture bridge technique. For the atelocollagen group, before securing the lateral anchors, we inserted porcine-derived absorbable patch-type atelocollagen between the footprint and the tendon. On postoperative day 2, the patients underwent MRI to confirm containment of the patch-type atelocollagen. At 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, the signal intensity of the repaired tendon was assessed using MRI. Patients were evaluated using the Constant score as the primary outcome, along with the visual analog scale for pain; range of motion; American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score; University of California, Los Angeles, score; and Korean Shoulder Score preoperatively and at 2, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS No significant changes in the Constant score as primary outcome, pain or other functional scores, and range of motion were observed between the groups at 1 year postoperatively. The patch-type atelocollagen was confirmed to be contained by the time-zero MRI scan taken 2 days postoperatively. Among the 55 patients included in final analysis, 12 retear cases were recorded (21.8% retear rate). A significantly lower retear rate was found in the atelocollagen group, as 3 cases were observed in this group (10.3%) and 9 cases were observed in the conventional repair group (34.6%) (P = .048). CONCLUSION The Constant score was not different between the groups. The retear rate after rotator cuff repair was significantly lower in the group that received porcine-derived absorbable patch-type atelocollagen compared with in the conventional group. REGISTRATION KCT0005184 (Clinical Research Information Service [CRIS]; https://cris.nih.go.kr).
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- Hyungsuk Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Chang CY, Weng YH, Chang CH, Yang JL, Chen PT, Lin JJ. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation of humeral adductors in subjects with rotator cuff tear. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:2039-2046. [PMID: 38613614 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05316-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In symptomatic patients with rotator cuff tear, MRI and radiographic studies have ascribed the pain symptom to insufficient humeral head depression during arm elevations. The arm adductors such as the teres major and pectoralis major may contribute to depression of the humerus head during arm elevations. Researchers have demonstrated that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius can control scapular motions and improve acromiohumeral distance. It is unknown, however, if adductor neuromuscular training could help patients with rotator cuff tear. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study of NMES of the teres major and pectoralis major was conducted on 30 symptomatic subjects with rotator cuff tear. We measured the acromiohumeral distance by ultrasonography and scapular kinematics during arm elevation with a three-dimensional motion tracking system. RESULTS The acromiohumeral distance significantly increased during NMES of the teres major (0.73 mm, p < 0.001). However, the distance significantly decreased with NMES of the pectoralis major (0.78 mm, p < 0.001). Additionally, scapular upward rotation was greater during NMES of the teres major than during NMES of the pectoralis major (3.4°, p < 0.001). Scapular external rotation decreased significantly more during NMES of the pectoralis major than during NMES of the teres major (1.6°, p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS NMES of the teres major can increase acromiohumeral distance and scapular upward rotation during arm elevation. However, the decreased upward and external rotation of the scapula during arm elevation with NMES of the pectoralis major may be associated with subacromial impingement.
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- Che-Yuan Chang
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Rm. 327, 3F., No. 17, Xuzhou Rd. Zhongzheng Dist, Taichung, Taipei City, 100, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy, Master Program in Rehabilitation Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Harwood KL, Oganezova K, Orellana KJ, Ashe K, Williams BA, Horneff JG. Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of Patient Characteristics and Treatment at a Single Center. Sports Health 2024; 16:340-346. [PMID: 37246566 PMCID: PMC11025523 DOI: 10.1177/19417381231174021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As youth participation in contact and overhead sports has increased in recent decades, so has the occurrence of injuries of the shoulder. Rotator cuff injury (RCI) is an infrequent shoulder pathology in pediatric patients and its description in the literature has been scarce. A greater understanding of RCI characteristics and treatment outcomes in children and adolescents would improve our understanding of this pathology and help to better guide clinical decision-making. HYPOTHESIS To identify pediatric patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed RCI treated at a single center to summarize injury characteristics, treatment, and outcomes. It was hypothesized that injuries would occur predominantly in overhead throwing athletes and would demonstrate good outcomes among both operatively and nonoperatively treated patients. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. METHODS A retrospective review of pediatric patients (<18 years old) diagnosed with and treated for an RCI between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2021. Patient demographics, injury mechanism and type, treatment, and outcomes were collected. Descriptive statistics were performed. Bivariate testing was used to compare operatively and nonoperatively treated cohorts. RESULTS A total of 52 pediatric patients treated for a rotator cuff avulsion, partial tear, or complete tear were identified. Mean age was 15 years and 67% of patients were male. Injuries were related most commonly to participation in throwing sports. Operative management occurred in 23% of patients, while 77% were managed nonoperatively. Treatment cohorts differed based on tear type, with all complete tears being managed operatively (P < 0.01). Associated shoulder pathology was common, with the most frequent finding being anterior shoulder instability pathology. Return to play was longer for operatively managed patients (7.1 vs 4.5 months; P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The present study expands the limited data available regarding RCIs in pediatric patients. Most injuries are associated with sports and involve the supraspinatus tendon. RCIs were associated with good outcomes and low rates of reinjury in patients managed both nonoperative and operatively. RCI should be considered in throwing athletes with shoulder pain, even in skeletally immature patients. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This retrospective study fills the hole in the literature by detailing the patterns associated with RCI characteristics and treatment outcomes. In contrast to studies of adult RCIs, our results suggest that outcomes are good regardless of treatment type.
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- Kathleen L. Harwood
- New York Medical College School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- The School of Medicine at the University of Dublin, Trinity College of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, Edinburg, Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Kilic AI, Ardebol J, Pak T, Menendez ME, Denard PJ. Higher Upper Subscapularis Goutallier Grade and Coracohumeral Distance Narrowing Are Predictive of Subscapularis Tears in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1397-1406. [PMID: 37890543 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the relation between subscapularis (SSC) Goutallier grade or coracohumeral distance (CHD) and SSC tears, as well as the relation between these radiographic variables and long head of the biceps tendon lesions. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on prospectively maintained data on patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of SSC tears between 2011 and 2021 with at least 6 months of follow-up. Patients with identified subscapularis tears during arthroscopy were included. A control group was established by randomly selecting patients without SSC tears from the same study period. Goutallier grading and CHD were obtained from preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was conducted to define optimal cutoff values for these diagnostic measures. RESULTS The study included 735 patients with SSC tears and 249 patients in the control group. Comparing subscapularis tear and intact groups' Goutallier grades revealed significant differences in infraspinatus, upper and lower SSC, and overall SSC (P < .001). No significant difference was detected in supraspinatus Goutallier grade (P = .364). An SSC tear was observed in 58.3% (n = 265) of patients with Goutallier grade 0 of the upper SSC, 77.1% (n = 195) of patients with grade 1 changes, 98.7% (n = 155) with grade 2 changes, and 100% of grade 3 or 4 changes. Goutallier grade of the upper SSC showed a significant correlation with tear size (rs = 0.533; P < .01). CHD measurements were lower in individuals with SSC tears compared to those without tears (6.6 ± 1.7 vs 9.6 ± 1.8; P < .001). Upper SSC Goutallier grade >1 had an acceptable area under the curve (AUC) of 0.742. CHD of 7.96 mm or less had an excellent predictive AUC of 0.879. CONCLUSIONS Higher Goutallier grade and CHD narrowing are potential associations predictive of SSC tears. Routine MRI assessment of muscle of the upper SSC and the CHD can contribute to the diagnostic accuracy of SSC tears and offer valuable information regarding the severity of such tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic study.
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- Ali Ihsan Kilic
- Oregon Shoulder Institute, Medford, Oregon, U.S.A.; Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Oregon Shoulder Institute, Medford, Oregon, U.S.A
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Seines E, Harneshaug M, Skjeflo T, Isachsen F, Nielsen EW. Pneumothorax during shoulder surgery. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2024; 144:23-0542. [PMID: 38651717 DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.23.0542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Background Pneumothorax following shoulder arthroscopy, although rare, is documented in over 30 PubMed case reports as occurring during or within 10 hours post-procedure. Case Presentation A fit septuagenarian underwent a two-hour arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with IV anaesthesia and laryngeal mask airway, without a nerve block. With one hour remaining of the operation, the patient had desaturation and hypotension. Lung sliding was absent on ultrasound and x-ray confirmed left-sided tension pneumothorax. Successful thoracic drain insertion and lung re-expansion facilitated his recovery, allowing discharge after 24 hours and symptom-free status at 6 months. Interpretation This case highlights pneumothorax as an uncommon yet possible post-arthroscopic event. The speculated aetiology is the surgical procedure, where pump-induced pressure fluctuations may displace air into surrounding tissue. Instances of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema without pneumothorax suggest arthroscopic origin of air. Prompt perioperative ultrasound can aid in detecting such critical complications.
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- Anestesiavdelingen, Nordlandssykehuset Bodø, og, Institutt for klinisk medisin, Universitet i Oslo, og, Institutt for klinisk medisin, UiT Norges arktiske universitet, og, Fakultet for sykepleie og helsevitenskap, Nord universitet, Bodø
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Tütüncü MN, Kültür Y, Özşahin MK, Aydin N. Role of Critical Shoulder Angle in Degenerative Type Rotator Cuff Tears: A Turkish Cohort Study. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e943703. [PMID: 38637980 PMCID: PMC11036895 DOI: 10.12659/msm.943703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This retrospective study investigated the association between the critical shoulder angle (CSA) and the development of full-thickness rotator cuff tears (FTRCTs) in the Turkish population. The CSA is an imaging parameter that quantifies the relationship between the inclination of the glenoid and the lateral extension of the acromion in the coronal plane. The CSA is an anatomical measurement, and higher CSA values have been associated with an increased incidence of FTRCTs. However, there is a lack of data on CSA regarding the Turkish population. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this study, CSA measurements were recorded in 2 groups: 50 patients with FTRCT who had arthroscopic repair (group 1) and 50 age- and sex-matched individuals with no FTRCT detected by magnetic resonance imaging (group 2). Sex, age, affected side, dominant side, and smoking status were recorded for each patient. The CSA measurements of the affected sides were performed on true anterior-posterior view radiographs. RESULTS The results showed a statistically significant difference between the mean CSA values of group 1 (37.48°) and group 2 (33.53°), P<0.001. CSA values of 36 and above had a sensitivity of 73.58%, specificity of 74.47%, positive predictive value of 75%, and negative predictive value of 74.47% for detecting FTRCT. CONCLUSIONS CSA measurement on radiographs is a useful diagnostic tool in the Turkish population, and an above-average CSA value is associated with a significantly increased incidence of degenerative-type FTRCT.
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- Mehmed Nuri Tütüncü
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Garrigues GE. "How Urgent Is This Rotator Cuff Surgery, Doctor?": Commentary on an article by Bettina Hochreiter, MD, et al.: "Natural History of Quantitative Fatty Infiltration and 3D Muscle Volume After Nonoperative Treatment of Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears. A Prospective MRI Study of 79 Shoulders". J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:e21. [PMID: 38630056 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.24.00055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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- Grant E Garrigues
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Hochreiter B, Germann C, Feuerriegel GC, Sutter R, Selman F, Gressl M, Ek ET, Wieser K. Natural History of Quantitative Fatty Infiltration and 3D Muscle Volume After Nonoperative Treatment of Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective MRI Study of 79 Patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:690-699. [PMID: 38386719 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.01083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The severity of fatty infiltration (FI) predicts the treatment outcome of rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this investigation was to quantitatively analyze supraspinatus (SSP) muscle FI and volume at the initial presentation and after a 3-month minimum of conservative management. We hypothesized that progression of FI could be predicted with initial tear size, FI, and muscle volume. METHODS Seventy-nine shoulders with rotator cuff tears were prospectively enrolled, and 2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans with 6-point Dixon sequences were acquired. The fat fraction within the SSP muscle was measured on 3 sagittal slices, and the arithmetic mean was calculated (FI SSP ). Advanced FI SSP was defined as ≥8%, pathological FI SSP was defined as ≥13.5%, and relevant progression was defined as a ≥4.5% increase in FI SSP . Furthermore, muscle volume, tear location, size, and Goutallier grade were evaluated. RESULTS Fifty-seven shoulders (72.2%) had normal FI SSP , 13 (16.5%) had advanced FI SSP , and 9 (11.4%) had pathological FI SSP at the initial MRI scan. Eleven shoulders (13.9%) showed a ≥4.5% increase in FI SSP at 19.5 ± 14.7 months, and 17 shoulders (21.5%) showed a ≥5-mm 3 loss of volume at 17.8 ± 15.3 months. Five tears (7.1%) with initially normal or advanced FI SSP turned pathological. These tears, compared with tears that were not pathological, had significantly higher initial mediolateral tear size (24.8 compared with 14.3 mm; p = 0.05), less volume (23.5 compared with 34.2 mm 3 ; p = 0.024), more FI SSP (9.6% compared with 5.6%; p = 0.026), and increased progression of FI SSP (8.6% compared with 0.5%; p < 0.001). An initial mediolateral tear size of ≥20 mm yielded a relevant FI SSP progression rate of 81.8% (odds ratio [OR], 19.0; p < 0.001). Progression rates of 72.7% were found for both initial FI SSP of ≥9.9% (OR, 17.5; p < 0.001) and an initial anteroposterior tear size of ≥17 mm (OR, 8.0; p = 0.003). Combining these parameters in a logistic regression analysis led to an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.913. The correlation between FI SSP progression and the time between MRI scans was weak positive (ρ = 0.31). CONCLUSIONS Three risk factors for relevant FI progression, quantifiable on the initial MRI, were identified: ≥20-mm mediolateral tear size, ≥9.9% FI SSP , and ≥17-mm anteroposterior tear size. These thresholds were associated with a higher risk of tear progression: 19 times higher for ≥20-mm mediolateral tear size, 17.5 times higher for ≥9.9% FI SSP , and 8 times higher for ≥17-mm anteroposterior tear size. The presence of all 3 yielded a 91% chance of ≥4.5% progression of FI SSP within a mean of 19.5 months. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic Level II . See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Bettina Hochreiter
- Department of Orthopaedics, 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 Radiology, 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 Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Monash Medical Center, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Kostretzis L, Pinto I, Katakalos K, Kazakos G, Cheva A, Papadopoulos P, Ditsios K. Intrasynovial autograft for reconstruction of chronic large rotator cuff tears in a rabbit model: biomechanical, computed tomography, and histological results. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:224. [PMID: 38575992 PMCID: PMC10996304 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04691-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff (RC) tears are a common cause of shoulder dysfunction and pain, posing significant challenges for orthopedic surgeons. Grafts have been proposed as a solution to augment or bridge torn tendons, but optimal clinical outcomes are not always achieved due to poor graft integration, suboptimal mechanical properties, and immunological reactions. The aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical, CT and histological results of RC reconstruction using an intrasynovial tendon autograft, in a chronic large tear subscapularis rabbit model. METHODS Twenty-six adult male Zealand white rabbits were used in this study. Large defects in the subscapularis tendons were produced bilaterally in 20 rabbits. After 6 weeks, secondary procedures were performed to the right shoulder of the rabbits, which were reconstructed with an intrasynovial interposition autograft (graft group). The left shoulder did not undergo any further treatment (defect group). The specimens were randomly divided into two equal time groups and underwent biomechanical testing, CT analysis, and histological evaluation at 6, and 12 weeks after reconstruction. In addition, 6 rabbits that were not operated, were used as a control group. RESULTS At 12 weeks post-repair, the graft group exhibited a significant increase in ultimate failure load compared to the defect group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the 12-week graft group demonstrated comparable stiffness to that of the control group. CT analysis indicated no significant progression of intramuscular fat accumulation in both graft groups, in contrast to the 12-week defect group when compared to the control group. Finally, histological evaluation revealed a gradual integration of the graft with the host tissue at 12 weeks. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that intrasynovial flexor tendon autografts hold promise as an effective interposition graft for the reconstruction of chronic large RC tears, as they improve the biomechanical and biological properties of the repaired tendon. Nonetheless, further investigations in preclinical large animal models are warranted to validate and extrapolate these findings to human studies.
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- Lazaros Kostretzis
- 2nd Orthopaedic Department of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G.Gennimatas", Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- 2nd Orthopaedic Department of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G.Gennimatas", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory for Strength of Materials and Structures, Civil Engineering, Department of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Veterinary Medicine of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Orthopaedic Department of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G.Gennimatas", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Orthopaedic Department of Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G.Gennimatas", Thessaloniki, Greece
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Stirma GA, Belangero PS, Andreoli CV, de Castro Pochini A, Abdala N, Yamada AF, Ejnisman B. Can three-dimensional models enhance understanding and knowledge of rotator cuff tears? J ISAKOS 2024; 9:135-142. [PMID: 38081387 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the standard diagnostic tool for rotator cuff tears. However, its two-dimensional (2D) output, displayed on a monitor, can complicate the interpretation of anatomy. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging may offer a solution to this issue. This study aimed to demonstrate the diagnostic and interpretive value of a 3D model in assessing lesion anatomy. The hypothesis was that 3D models, compared to 2D MRI, can enhance the comprehension and knowledge of rotator cuff injuries, improve the application of classifications for total tears, and provide a more precise definition of the size and type of tear. METHODS A prospective single-centre study was conducted. 3D models for rotator cuff tears were created and analysed in conjunction with preoperative MRI for each patient up to 2 months before surgery. The 3D models were based on the preoperative MRI. Collected data included 2D plane measurements by MRI in coronal and sagittal planes, descriptions of 3D lesion geometry (new shapes), 3D measurements in coronal and sagittal planes, arthroscopic classifications of rotator cuff injuries, and arthroscopic measurements in coronal and sagittal planes. RESULTS After examining 25 cases, 3D imaging demonstrated similar arthroscopic values post-bursectomy in the sagittal plane (16.70 mm for 3D and 18.28 mm for post-bursectomy, p-value = 0.189), although these measurements did not align with those of MRI (which underestimated measurements, p-value = 0.010). Both MRI measurement and 3D imaging showed similar measurement accuracy in the coronal plane when compared to arthroscopic measurements taken before and after bursectomy. The creation of 3D objects enabled the analysis of new geometries, including the length, width, and depth of each lesion. These geometries included the rectangle, rectangular trapezoid, scalene trapezoid, irregular pentagon, and irregular hexagon. CONCLUSIONS 3D models can enhance the understanding and knowledge of rotator cuff injuries. They can be a promising tool for diagnosing and interpreting the anatomy of the injury, particularly in the sagittal plane. The new 3D understanding of the pathological process has led to the description of new geometric features not visible in conventional 2D MRI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II - Development of diagnostic criteria on consecutive patients (all compared to "gold" standard).
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- Guilherme Augusto Stirma
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina - UNIFESP/EPM, Federal University of São Paulo/Paulista School of Medicine - São Paulo, Brazil
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Shinohara I, Mifune Y, Inui A, Nishimoto H, Yoshikawa T, Kato T, Furukawa T, Tanaka S, Kusunose M, Hoshino Y, Matsushita T, Mitani M, Kuroda R. Re-tear after arthroscopic rotator cuff tear surgery: risk analysis using machine learning. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:815-822. [PMID: 37625694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative rotator cuff retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is still a major problem. Various risk factors such as age, gender, and tear size have been reported. Recently, magnetic resonance imaging-based stump classification was reported as an index of rotator cuff fragility. Although stump type 3 is reported to have a high retear rate, there are few reports on the risk of postoperative retear based on this classification. Machine learning (ML), an artificial intelligence technique, allows for more flexible predictive models than conventional statistical methods and has been applied to predict clinical outcomes. In this study, we used ML to predict postoperative retear risk after ARCR. METHODS The retrospective case-control study included 353 patients who underwent surgical treatment for complete rotator cuff tear using the suture-bridge technique. Patients who initially presented with retears and traumatic tears were excluded. In study participants, after the initial tear repair, rotator cuff retears were diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging; Sugaya classification types IV and V were defined as re-tears. Age, gender, stump classification, tear size, Goutallier classification, presence of diabetes, and hyperlipidemia were used for ML parameters to predict the risk of retear. Using Python's Scikit-learn as an ML library, five different AI models (logistic regression, random forest, AdaBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM) were trained on the existing data, and the prediction models were applied to the test dataset. The performance of these ML models was measured by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. Additionally, key features affecting retear were evaluated. RESULTS The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for logistic regression was 0.78, random forest 0.82, AdaBoost 0.78, CatBoost 0.83, and LightGBM 0.87, respectively for each model. LightGBM showed the highest score. The important factors for model prediction were age, stump classification, and tear size. CONCLUSIONS The ML classifier model predicted retears after ARCR with high accuracy, and the AI model showed that the most important characteristics affecting retears were age and imaging findings, including stump classification. This model may be able to predict postoperative rotator cuff retears based on clinical features.
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- Issei Shinohara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Himeji St Mary's Hospital, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Himeji St Mary's Hospital, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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Nové-Josserand L, Nerot C, Colotte P, Guery J, Godenèche A. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis: significantly different characteristics and outcomes in shoulders with intact vs. torn rotator cuff. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:850-862. [PMID: 37633591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for primary osteoarthritis (OA) with and without rotator cuff (RC) tears to those with secondary OA due to RC tears. METHODS We reviewed records of all patients who received RSA for primary OA or secondary OA. All patients had preoperative radiographs, computed tomographic arthrography (CTA), and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of their shoulders to assess their etiology, glenoid morphology, and fatty infiltration. Pre- and postoperative (at minimum follow-up of 2 years) Constant scores and range of motion were compared between patients who had RSA for primary OA with and without RC tears to those with secondary OA due to RC tears. RESULTS Of the initial cohort of 605 shoulders (583 patients), 153 were lost to follow-up (25.3%), 25 required revision with implant removal (4.1%), and 13 died of causes unrelated to the surgery (2.1%), and left a final cohort of 414 patients. Of the final cohort, 97 had primary OA with intact RC, 62 had primary OA with RC tears, and 255 had secondary OA. Postoperative Constant scores were significantly higher for primary OA with intact RC (73.8 ± 14.3), compared with both primary OA with RC tears (66.1 ± 14.6, P < .001) and secondary OA (64.1 ± 14.8, P < .001). There were no differences in pre- or postoperative scores between primary OA with RC tears and secondary OA. CONCLUSION At 2 or more years following RSA, Constant scores were significantly higher for primary OA with intact RC, compared to either primary OA with RC tears or secondary OA, whereas there were no differences in pre- or postoperative scores of shoulders that had primary OA with RC tears vs. secondary OA. The authors recommend distinguishing primary OA with intact RC from primary OA with RC tears, as the two have considerably different characteristics and prognosis following RSA.
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- Laurent Nové-Josserand
- Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Ramsay Santé, Lyon, France; SoFEC - French Shoulder and Elbow Society, Paris, France
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- SoFEC - French Shoulder and Elbow Society, Paris, France; Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Ramsay Santé, Lyon, France; SoFEC - French Shoulder and Elbow Society, Paris, France
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- SoFEC - French Shoulder and Elbow Society, Paris, France; Polyclinique du Val de Loire, ELSAN, Nevers, France
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Feuerriegel GC, Marcus RP, Sommer S, Wieser K, Bouaicha S, Sutter R. Fat Fractions of the Rotator Cuff Muscles Acquired With 2-Point Dixon MRI: Predicting Outcome After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Invest Radiol 2024; 59:328-336. [PMID: 37707864 DOI: 10.1097/rli.0000000000001024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to quantify and compare fat fraction (FF) and muscle volume between patients with failed and intact rotator cuff (RC) repair as well as a control group with nonsurgical conservative treatment to define FF cutoff values for predicting the outcome of RC repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with full-thickness RC tears who received magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and after RC repair including a 2-point Dixon sequence were retrospectively screened. Patients with retear of 1 or more tendons diagnosed on MRI (Sugaya IV-V) were enrolled and matched to patients with intact RC repair (Sugaya I-II) and to a third group with conservatively treated RC tears. Two radiologists evaluated morphological features (Cofield, Patte, and Goutallier), as well as the integrity of the RC after repair (Sugaya). Fat fractions were calculated from the 2-point Dixon sequence, and the RC muscles were segmented semiautomatically to calculate FFs and volume for each muscle. Receiver operator characteristics curves were used to determine FF cutoff values that best predict RC retears. RESULTS In total, 136 patients were enrolled, consisting of 3 groups: 41 patients had a failed RC repair (58 ± 7 years, 16 women), 50 patients matched into the intact RC repair group, and 45 patients were matched into the conservative treatment group. Receiver operator characteristics curves showed reliable preoperative FF cutoff values for predicting retears at 6.0% for the supraspinatus muscle (0.83 area under the curve [AUC]), 7.4% for the infraspinatus muscle (AUC 0.82), and 8.3% for the subscapularis muscle (0.94 AUC). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative quantitative FF calculated from 2-point Dixon MRI can be used to predict the risk of retear after arthroscopic RC repair with cutoff values between 6% and 8.3%.
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- Georg C Feuerriegel
- From the Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (G.C.F., R.P.M., S.S., R.S.); Advanced Clinical Imaging Technology (ACIT), Siemens Healthineers International AG, Zurich, Switzerland (S.S.); Swiss Center for Musculoskeletal Imaging, Balgrist Campus, Zurich, Switzerland (S.S.); and Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (K.W., S.B.)
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Park GY, Kwon DR, Cho HK, Kwon DY. Clinical Impairments and Rotator Cuff Tendon Pathology in Primary and Intrinsic Secondary Adhesive Capsulitis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 103:340-345. [PMID: 37816189 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to compare the differences in clinical impairments between patients with primary and intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis and confirm rotator cuff tendon pathology in intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis. DESIGN This study included 130 patients with unilateral adhesive capsulitis in freezing or frozen stages. Clinical impairment was evaluated using visual analog scale score, shoulder passive range of motion, Cyriax stage, and Constant-Murley score. Plain radiography, ultrasonography, single-contrast arthrography, and intravenous gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging were performed in all patients. RESULTS Among 130 patients, 77 patients were diagnosed as primary adhesive capsulitis and 53 patients as intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis. Among intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis patients, 44 rotator cuff tendon tears, 6 calcific tendinitis, and 3 rotator cuff tendon tears with calcific tendinitis were observed. No significant intergroup difference was observed in all clinical parameters, including shoulder passive range of motion, visual analog scale, Cyriax stage, and Constant-Murley score. The prevalence of subacromial subdeltoid bursitis was significantly higher in intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis compared with primary adhesive capsulitis. CONCLUSIONS There was no significant difference in all clinical parameters investigated between patients with primary and intrinsic secondary adhesive capsulitis caused by rotator cuff tendon pathology.
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- Gi-Young Park
- From the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Zorgno I, Simeone FJ, Galdamez ME, Chang CY, Huber FA, Torriani M. Decreased rotator cuff muscle cross-sectional areas in subjects with adhesive capsulitis: a study comparing male and female subjects. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:761-767. [PMID: 37875572 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04487-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare rotator cuff (RC) muscle cross-sectional areas (CSA) in subjects with adhesive capsulitis (AC) to age- and sex-matched controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 97 shoulder MRIs or MR arthrography studies, of which 42 were clinically diagnosed with AC (27 female, 15 male) and 55 were age- and sex-matched controls (38 female, 17 male). All AC subjects underwent imaging ≥ 6 months after symptom onset. All imaging was examined to exclude RC full-thickness tears and prior surgery. A standardized T1 sagittal MR image was segmented in each subject to obtain the CSA of subscapularis (SSC), supraspinatus (SSP), and infraspinatus (ISP) muscles. Differences in CSAs between AC and control subjects were analyzed by sex (females and males separately) and all subjects combined. RESULTS AC females had significantly decreased SSC (P = 0.002) and total (P = 0.006) CSAs compared to controls. Male AC subjects showed decreased SSC (P = 0.044), SSP (P = 0.001), and total (P = 0.005) CSAs. Across all subjects, male and female, the AC cohort had significantly decreased SSC (P = 0.019) and total (P = 0.029) CSAs compared to controls. CONCLUSION Decreased RC muscle CSAs were present in AC subjects with ≥ 6 months of symptom duration, with decreased SSC and total CSAs in male and female subjects, and decreased SSP CSA in males.
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- Ivanna Zorgno
- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street YAW-6048, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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Oeding JF, Pareek A, Nieboer MJ, Rhodes NG, Tiegs-Heiden CA, Camp CL, Martin RK, Moatshe G, Engebretsen L, Sanchez-Sotelo J. A Machine Learning Model Demonstrates Excellent Performance in Predicting Subscapularis Tears Based on Pre-Operative Imaging Parameters Alone. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:1044-1055. [PMID: 37716627 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.08.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop a machine learning model capable of identifying subscapularis tears before surgery based on imaging and physical examination findings. METHODS Between 2010 and 2020, 202 consecutive shoulders underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by a single surgeon. Patient demographics, physical examination findings (including range of motion, weakness with internal rotation, lift/push-off test, belly press test, and bear hug test), and imaging (including direct and indirect signs of tearing, biceps status, fatty atrophy, cystic changes, and other similar findings) were included for model creation. RESULTS Sixty percent of the shoulders had partial or full thickness tears of the subscapularis verified during surgery (83% of these were upper third). Using only preoperative imaging-related parameters, the XGBoost model demonstrated excellent performance at predicting subscapularis tears (c-statistic, 0.84; accuracy, 0.85; F1 score, 0.87). The top 5 features included direct signs related to the presence of tearing as evidenced on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (changes in tendon morphology and signal), as well as the quality of the MRI and biceps pathology. CONCLUSIONS In this study, machine learning was successful in predicting subscapularis tears by MRI alone in 85% of patients, and this accuracy did not decrease by isolating the model to the top features. The top five features included direct signs related to the presence of tearing as evidenced on MRI (changes in tendon morphology and signal), as well as the quality of the MRI and biceps pathology. Last, in advanced modeling, the addition of physical examination or patient characteristics did not make a significant difference in the predictive ability of this model. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic case-control study.
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- Jacob F Oeding
- School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A.; Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A.; Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.; Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A..
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Ilyas G, Egeli E, Ipci FB, Gokalp O. The effect of cuff arthropathy stage on sleep disturbance and kinesiophobia in reverse shoulder arthroplasty patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:231. [PMID: 38521910 PMCID: PMC10960384 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07338-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The current study aimed to determine the changes in pre-and post-operative Pittsburg sleep quality index (PSQI) and Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK) values according to the Hamada classification in patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA). METHODS One hundred and eight patients who underwent RSA for RCTA were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups with low grade (stages 1-2-3) (n = 49) and high grade (stages 4a-4b-5) (n = 59) according to the Hamada classification, which is the radiographic evaluation of RCTA. PSQI and TSK values were calculated preoperatively, and post-operatively at the 6th week, 6th month, and 1st year. The change in PSQI and TSK values between the evaluations and the effect of staging according to the Hamada classification on this change was examined. RESULTS When compared in preoperative evaluations, PSQI and TSK scores were found to be lower in low-grade group 1 (7.39 ± 1.56, 51.88 ± 4.62, respectively) than in high-grade group 2 (10.47 ± 2.39, 57.05 ± 3.25, respectively) according to Hamada classification (both p < 0.001). In the postoperative evaluations, PSQI and TSK results decreased gradually compared to the preoperative evaluations, and there was a severe decrease in both parameters between the 6th-week and 6th-month evaluations (both p < 0.001). Preoperatively, 102 (95%) patients had sleep disturbance (PSQI ≥ 6), and 108 (100%) patients had high kinesiophobia (TSK > 37). In the 1st year follow-ups, sleep disturbance was observed in 5 (5%) patients and kinesiophobia in 1 (1%) patient. When the Hamada stages were compared, it was seen that there was a significant difference before the operation (both p < 0.001), but the statistically significant difference disappeared in the PSQI value in the 1st year (p = 0.092) and in the TSK value in the 6th month (p = 0.164) post-operatively. It was observed that Hamada staging caused significant differences in PSQI and TSK values in the preoperative period but did not affect the clinical results after treatment. CONCLUSIONS RSA performed based on RCTA improves sleep quality and reduces kinesiophobia. RCTA stage negatively affects PSQI and TSK before the operation but does not show any effect after the treatment.
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- Gokhan Ilyas
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Usak University, Usak, Turkey.
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic, Esme State Hospital, Usak, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Usak University, Usak, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Usak University, Usak, Turkey
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Mowbray J, Mohammed K. Can imaging determine if a rotator cuff tear is traumatic? N Z Med J 2024; 137:77-89. [PMID: 38513205 DOI: 10.26635/6965.6408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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AIM We reviewed the last decade of literature to update a previous publication on this topic by the senior author. In New Zealand, traumatic causation has implications for entitlement for treatment though the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Acuity and chronicity may also be relevant in determining repairability. METHODS Literature was reviewed regarding acromial morphology, greater tuberosity (GT) cysts, acromiohumeral interval (AHI), fatty degeneration and atrophy, acromioclavicular (AC) arthrosis, tendinopathy, bursal changes and other features. RESULTS Some factors can be considered normal for those middle aged and older, including AC arthrosis, type 1 and 2 acromion and tendinopathy. Some factors may indicate acuity, including haemorrhage and debris, GT oedema, mid-substance soft tissue tear, kinking of the tendon and isolated complete subscapularis tears. Other factors may be associated with chronicity, including significant fatty degeneration, positive tangent sign for atrophy, anterior GT cysts, type 3 acromion, critical shoulder angle (CSA) >35 degrees and acromial index (AI) <0.7. CONCLUSION A multitude of factors on imaging may infer, to a varying degree, the likelihood of acuity or chronicity. The patient history is also of importance in determining causation.
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- Jessica Mowbray
- Orthopaedic Registrar, Middlemore Hospital Orthopaedic Department, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Orthopaedic Consultant, Christchurch Hospital Orthopaedic Department, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, Auckland
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Alraddadi A, Aldebasi B, Alnufaie B, Almuhanna M, Alkhalifah M, Aleidan M, Murad Y, Almuklass AM, Ahmed AA. The association between a rotator cuff tendon tear and a tear of the long head of the biceps tendon: Chart review study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300265. [PMID: 38466684 PMCID: PMC10927094 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Rotator cuff (RC) and long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) tears are common shoulder problems presented to the orthopedic clinic. The aim of this study was to assess the association between RC and LHBT tears among a Saudi population sample. A total of 243 patients who were diagnosed with shoulder pain due to RC or LHBT tear between 2016 and 2018 using a magnetic resonance imaging scan were included in this study. Females comprised 66% of the sample, and 59% (n = 143) of the shoulders were on the right side. The mean age of the patients was 58 ± 11 years, ranging from 23 to 88 years. A significant association was detected between the LHBT and RC tears (P < 0.001). Out of 26 cases showing RC and LHBT tears, 81% had a full thickness tear, whereas 19% had a partial tear. The LHBT tears were presented significantly in 48% of cases with at least two completely torn RC compared to 10% in cases with one completely torn RC (P < 0.001). The LHBT tear was significantly observed in shoulders with RC tears including the tendons of subscapularis, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus, but not the teres minor (P < 0.001). Both types of tears were presented significantly in senior patients aged more than 65 years compared to younger patients (P < 0.01). Thus, the LHBT should be assessed carefully in shoulders with more than one RC tear or in chronic cases.
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- Abdulrahman Alraddadi
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Yao L, Zhao X, Mei L, Li Y, Pang L, Zhang C, Li J, Tang X. Dyslipidemia may impact initial recovery following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:173. [PMID: 38454405 PMCID: PMC10921706 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04650-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The current literature shows that dyslipidemia can lead to a higher incidence of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) and an increased retear rate after repair. We aimed to evaluate the influence of preoperative dyslipidemia on postoperative pain, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), active range of motion (ROM), and structural integrity. METHODS A cohort of 111 patients who underwent arthroscopic RCT repair between January 2021 and July 2022, and whose complete preoperative serum lipid data were available within one week prior to surgery was retrospectively reviewed. Dyslipidemia was defined as the presence of an increase or decrease in at least one blood lipid profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, or non-high-density lipoprotein). There were 43 patients in the dyslipidemia group and 68 in the ortholiposis group. Patient evaluations, including pain score, PROs, and ROMs, were conducted preoperatively; at 3 and 6 months postoperatively; and at the last follow-up. Structural integrity was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 6 months after surgery if possible, and Sugaya type 4 or 5 was considered a retear. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to reduce bias. RESULTS The RCT size, surgical technique, preoperative pain status, PROs, and active ROM were comparable between patients with dyslipidemia and those with ortholiposis. Three months after surgery, patients in the dyslipidemia group had worse average PROs (Constant score: P = 0.001; ASES score: P = 0.012; UCLA score: P = 0.015), forward flexion (P = 0.012), and internal rotation (P = 0.001) than patients in the ortholiposis group did. The difference between the two groups persisted after PSM but disappeared at the sixth month after surgery. No significant differences in pain score, PROs, or active ROMs were detected between the dyslipidemia and ortholiposis groups after a mean follow-up of 24 months. Of the 72 patients who underwent MRI, 4 retears (5.6%) were found, and all were in the ortholiposis group. There was no difference in the rate of retears between the two groups (P = 0.291) or with (P = 0.495) PSM. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, we found that perioperative dyslipidemia may impact initial recovery within the first 3 months following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair but may have no effect on pain, PROs, or active ROMs at a mean 2-year follow-up or rotator cuff integrity at 6 months postoperatively. Trail registration Retrospectively registered.
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- Lei Yao
- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Operating Room, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sports Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Yuan T, Lai CT, Yang SQ, Meng J, Qian H, Yu X, Jiang H, Cao QG, Xu JD, Bao NR. The rat as a novel model for chronic rotator cuff injuries. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5344. [PMID: 38438458 PMCID: PMC10912722 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55281-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Chronic rotator cuff injuries (CRCIs) still present a great challenge for orthopaedics surgeons. Many new therapeutic strategies are developed to facilitate repair and improve the healing process. However, there is no reliable animal model for chronic rotator cuff injury research. To present a new valuable rat model for future chronic rotator cuff injuries (CRCIs) repair studies, and describe the changes of CRCIs on the perspectives of histology, behavior and MRI. Sixty male Wistar rats were enrolled and underwent surgery of the left shoulder joint for persistent subacromial impingement. They were randomly divided into experimental group (n = 30, a 3D printed PEEK implant shuttled into the lower surface of the acromion) and sham operation group (n = 30, insert the same implant, but remove it immediately). Analyses of histology, behavior, MRI and inflammatory pain-related genes expression profiles were performed to evaluate the changes of CRCIs. After 2-weeks running, the rats in the experimental group exhibited compensatory gait patterns to protect the injured forelimb from loading after 2-weeks running. After 8-weeks running, the rats in the experimental group showed obvious CRCIs pathological changes: (1) acromion bone hyperplasia and thickening of the cortical bone; (2) supraspinatus muscle tendon of the humeral head: the bursal-side tendon was torn and layered with disordered structure, forming obvious gaps; the humeral-side tendon is partially broken, and has a neatly arranged collagen. Partial fat infiltration is found. The coronal T2-weighted images showed that abnormal tendon-to-bone junctions of the supraspinatus tendon. The signal intensity and continuity were destroyed with contracted tendon. At the nighttime, compared with the sham operation group, the expression level of IL-1β and COX-2 increased significantly (P = 0063, 0.0005) in the experimental group. The expression of COX-2 in experimental group is up-regulated about 1.5 times than that of daytime (P = 0.0011), but the expression of IL-1β, TNF-a, and NGF are all down-regulated (P = 0.0146, 0.0232, 0.0161). This novel rat model of chronic rotator cuff injuries has the similar characteristics with that of human shoulders. And it supplies a cost-effective, reliable animal model for advanced tissue engineered strategies and future therapeutic strategies.
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- Tao Yuan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Changzhou hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 25 North Heping Road, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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Lawrence RL, Soliman SB, Dalbøge A, Lohse K, Bey MJ. Investigating the multifactorial etiology of supraspinatus tendon tears. J Orthop Res 2024; 42:578-587. [PMID: 37814893 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to develop a multivariable model to determine the extent to which a combination of etiological factors is associated with supraspinatus tendon tears. Fifty-four asymptomatic individuals (55 ± 4 years) underwent testing of their dominant shoulder. Diagnostic ultrasound was used to assess for a supraspinatus tendon tear. The etiological factors investigated included demographics (age and sex), tendon impingement during shoulder motion (via biplane videoradiography), glenohumeral morphology (via computed tomography imaging), family history of a tear (via self-report), occupational shoulder exposure (via shoulder job exposure matrix), and athletic exposure (via self-report). Univariate relationships between etiological predictors and supraspinatus tears were assessed using logistic regression and odds ratios (ORs), while multivariable relationships were assessed using classification and regression tree analysis. Thirteen participants (24.1%) had evidence of a supraspinatus tear. Individuals with a tear had a higher critical shoulder angle (OR 1.2, p = 0.028) and acromial index (OR 1.2, p = 0.016) than individuals without a tear. The multivariable model suggested that a tear in this cohort can be explained with acceptable accuracy (AUROC = 0.731) by the interaction between acromial index and shoulder occupational exposure: a tear is more likely in individuals with a high acromial index (p < 0.001), and in individuals with a low acromial index and high occupational exposure (p < 0.001). The combination of an individual's glenohumeral morphology (acromial index) and occupational shoulder exposure may be important in the development of supraspinatus tears.
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- Rebekah L Lawrence
- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Bone and Joint Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Bone and Joint Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Yau WP. Differences in Clinical Outcomes Between Patients With Retear After Supraspinatus Tendon Repair and Those With Intact Repair at 5-Year Follow-up. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:1040-1052. [PMID: 38385212 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241227643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is well known that rotator cuff repair is associated with an overall retear rate of 21% to 26%. However, a cuff retear may not necessarily be associated with poor clinical outcomes. HYPOTHESIS There would be no difference in clinical outcomes between patients with a cuff retear and those with an intact repair at a midterm follow-up of 5 years. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted involving patients who received arthroscopic complete repair of the supraspinatus tendon between January 2009 and December 2017. Patients who did not have a postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or who had a follow-up of <5 years were excluded. Clinical outcomes, including the visual analog scale (VAS) score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and active forward flexion (FF) of the involved shoulder were assessed at the 2-year and 5-year follow-up points. RESULTS The study group included 105 patients with a mean follow-up of 85 months. MRI scans were performed at a mean of 20 months. Fourteen full-thickness cuff retears and 91 intact repairs were identified using postoperative MRI scans. Significant improvement in VAS score, ASES score, and FF were found between the preoperative assessment and the 2 designated follow-up points (2 years and 5 years) in both the cuff retear and the intact repair groups (P < .001). The VAS and ASES scores at the 2-year follow-up for the intact repair group were 1.8 ± 2.0 and 80.7 ± 18.1, respectively. The corresponding values for the retear group were 2.3 ± 2.2 and 71.9 ± 19.5, respectively. No significant difference was found between the 2 groups in the VAS and ASES scores at the 2-year follow-up. However, patients with an intact repair had a better VAS score (1.4 ± 1.8; P = .049) and ASES score (81.7 ± 17; P = .019) than those with a cuff retear at the 5-year assessment (3.0 ± 2.8 and 67.1 ± 22.9, respectively). In the intact repair group, 91% of patients achieved the minimal clinically important difference for the 5-year VAS score, compared with 54% in the cuff retear group (P < .001). The corresponding values for the 5-year ASES score were 80% and 54%, respectively (P = .044). FF measurements at the 5-year follow-up in patients with intact repair and those with a cuff retear were 161°± 23° and 144°± 37°, respectively (P = .059). Continuous improvement in VAS score and FF between the 2-year and 5-year follow-up was observed in the intact repair group (P = .005 and P = .04, respectively). CONCLUSION The patients with an intact repair had better VAS and ASES scores compared with those who had a cuff retear at a midterm follow-up of 5 years. Between the 2-year and the 5-year follow-up, some further improvement was observed in the VAS score and FF in the intact repair group.
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- W P Yau
- Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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Alipour E, Chalian M, Pooyan A, Azhideh A, Shomal Zadeh F, Jahanian H. Automatic MRI-based rotator cuff muscle segmentation using U-Nets. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:537-545. [PMID: 37698626 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04447-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rotator cuff (RC) is a crucial anatomical element within the shoulder joint, facilitating an extensive array of motions while maintaining joint stability. Comprised of the subscapularis, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and teres minor muscles, the RC plays an integral role in shoulder functionality. RC injuries represent prevalent, incapacitating conditions that impose a substantial impact on approximately 8% of the adult population in the USA. Segmentation of these muscles provides valuable anatomical information for evaluating muscle quality and allows for better treatment planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS We developed a model based on residual deep convolutional encoder-decoder U-net to segment RC muscles on oblique sagittal T1-weighted images MRI. Our data consisted of shoulder MRIs from a cohort of 157 individuals, consisting of individuals without RC tendon tear (N=79) and patients with partial RC tendon tear (N=78). We evaluated different modeling approaches. The performance of the models was evaluated by calculating the Dice coefficient on the hold out test set. RESULTS The best-performing model's median Dice coefficient was measured to be 89% (Q1:85%, Q3:96%) for the supraspinatus, 86% (Q1:82%, Q3:88%) for the subscapularis, 86% (Q1:82%, Q3:90%) for the infraspinatus, and 78% (Q1:70%, Q3:81%) for the teres minor muscle, indicating a satisfactory level of accuracy in the model's predictions. CONCLUSION Our computational models demonstrated the capability to delineate RC muscles with a level of precision akin to that of experienced radiologists. As hypothesized, the proposed algorithm exhibited superior performance when segmenting muscles with well-defined boundaries, including the supraspinatus, subscapularis, and infraspinatus muscles.
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- Ehsan Alipour
- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, University of Washington, UW Radiology-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box, Seattle, WA, 354755, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, University of Washington, UW Radiology-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box, Seattle, WA, 354755, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, University of Washington, UW Radiology-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box, Seattle, WA, 354755, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, University of Washington, UW Radiology-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box, Seattle, WA, 354755, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, University of Washington, UW Radiology-Roosevelt Clinic, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box, Seattle, WA, 354755, USA
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Peeters NHC, van der Kraats AM, van der Krieken TE, van Iersel D, Janssen ERC, Heerspink FOL. The validity of ultrasound and shear wave elastography to assess the quality of the rotator cuff. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:1971-1978. [PMID: 37646806 PMCID: PMC10873448 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10037-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES US with shear wave elastography (SWE) could reduce the burden and costs of the diagnostic process for patients with rotator cuff disorders. The aim of this study is to investigate the validity of US and SWE in preoperative assessment of fatty infiltration (FI) and muscle atrophy of the supraspinatus (SSP) and infraspinatus (ISP) muscles. METHODS Patients with a rotator cuff disorder and a recent shoulder CT or MRI scan were eligible to participate. Goutallier and Warner stages of the SSP and ISP muscle were measured on the scan, for assessment of FI and muscle atrophy, respectively. These findings were compared with shear wave velocities (SWVs) assessed on US. Visual assessment of FI on US was compared with the Goutallier stage. To quantify the amount of muscle atrophy, the occupation ratio between SSP fossa and muscle was measured on MRI and US. RESULTS Seventy-eight shoulders were included in the analysis. The correlation found between the occupation ratio on US and Warner and Goutallier stage and ratio on MRI ranged between r = - 0.550 to 0.589. The Goutallier stage of ISP and SSP muscle assessed on US showed a fair correlation with the Goutallier stage on a scan of r = 0.574 and r = 0.582, respectively. There was a poor correlation between the SWVs and scan results (r = - 0.116 to 0.07). CONCLUSION SWE is not a valid method to measure the amount of FI or muscle atrophy in the SSP muscle. Therefore, SWE is not a suitable alternative for MRI in standard preoperative diagnostics in rotator cuff pathologies. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT Shear wave elastography should not be used in the diagnostics of rotator cuff pathologies. KEY POINTS • There is a fair correlation between the Goutallier stage of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle assessed on MRI and CT and visual assessment of fatty infiltration achieved on US. • Shear wave elastography is not a valid tool for the determination of the amount of fatty infiltration or muscle atrophy. • Shear wave elastography should not be used as a cheaper and less burdensome alternative for diagnostics in rotator cuff pathologies.
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- Nina H C Peeters
- Department of Radiology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Center, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Center, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, The Netherlands.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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Mihara S, Ohno T. A retrospective comparative study of surgical outcomes following femoral fascia patching and iliotibial ligament bony patching for primary irreparable rotator cuff tears in a geriatric population. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:987-995. [PMID: 38055016 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05150-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We performed two surgical techniques for primary irreparable rotator cuff tears: a patch technique using the femoral fascia as a graft (F technique) and a patch technique using the bony iliotibial ligament (I technique). We then evaluated the outcomes of both surgical methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included 28 patients who were diagnosed with primary irreparable rotator cuff tears from April 2008 to April 2014. Among them, 13 underwent the F technique, whereas 15 underwent the I technique. Each clinical shoulder score was evaluated preoperatively and 2 years after surgery. The cuff integrity was evaluated via magnetic resonance imaging 2 years after surgery, with cases suffering a retear after surgery undergoing retear site examination. In group I, computed tomography (CT) was performed 3-4 months after surgery to investigate the bony part of the patch and bony fusion of the footprint. RESULTS Both groups showed significant improvements in the pre- and postoperative mean clinical score values. Group I had significantly better postoperative scores than group F. Postoperative retear rates were 33.3% and 76.9% for groups I and F, respectively, with group I having a significantly lower retear rate (P = 0.03). All 5 retears in group I were located at the suture between the residual rotator cuff and the graft, whereas 7 of the 10 retears in group F were located at the fixation of the graft and footprint and the remaining 3 were central. CT results in group I showed that all 15 patients had bony fusion between the bony part of the patch and the footprint. CONCLUSION The I technique was significantly superior to the F technique in terms of postoperative clinical scores and retear rates, suggesting its advantage for rotator cuff tissue reconstruction.
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- Shuzou Mihara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yamaguchi General Hospital, 2-11 Midori-cho, Yamaguchi, 753-8517, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yamaguchi General Hospital, 2-11 Midori-cho, Yamaguchi, 753-8517, Japan
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Hirakawa Y, Manaka T, Ito Y, Nakazawa K, Iio R, Kubota N, Nakamura H. Comparison of cost, surgical time, and clinical results between arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair with lateral cortical augmentation and arthroscopic transosseous equivalent suture bridge: A propensity score-matched analysis. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:529-536. [PMID: 36822948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND To reduce the healthcare burden, the clinical results of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and the cost of the implants used have recently been focused upon. This study compared implant cost, surgical time, short-term clinical results, and cuff repair integrity 2 years postoperatively between arthroscopic transosseous rotator cuff repair using lateral cortical augmentation (TOA) and arthroscopic transosseous-equivalent suture bridge (TOE). METHODS This study included 220 patients with rotator cuff repairs performed by a single surgeon between December 2013 and December 2018. Overall, 70 TOA and 68 TOE cases met the inclusion criteria. The same surgeon performed the procedures at two different hospitals, and the techniques differed between the facilities. A total of 42 TOA patients were matched with 42 TOE patients. The patients were matched using a propensity score analysis by gender, age, and cuff tear size. The minimum follow-up period was 2 years. Implant cost and surgical time were compared between the two methods. The range of motion, clinical outcomes, and visual analog scale were evaluated. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed to examine cuff repair integrity 2 years postoperatively. RESULTS The follow-up rate was 81% (112/138 patients). Implant cost was significantly lower with TOA ($1,396 vs. $2,165; p < 0.001) than with TOE. The average surgical time in the TOA method was significantly shorter than that in the TOE method (82 vs. 109 min; p = 0.001). At a minimum 2-year follow-up, the mean active elevation, abduction, and clinical outcomes improved with both methods, although no improvements in external and internal rotations were observed with either method. There were no significant differences in the postoperative variables and retear rate (TOA, 12%; TOE, 19%; p = 0.548) between the two methods. CONCLUSIONS TOA and TOE achieved comparable clinical results; however, TOA was more cost-effective and had a shorter surgical time than TOE. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level Ⅲ, retrospective matched control study.
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- Yoshihiro Hirakawa
- Ishikiriseiki Hospital, 18-28, Yayoi-town, Higashi-Osaka City 579-8026, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.
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- Osaka Shoulder Center, Ito Clinic, 1-10-12, Ueda, Matsubara-city, Osaka, 580-0016 Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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Lee SH, Lee JS, Chung SW, Lim SD, Oh KS. Calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition with rotator cuff tear-A case report. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:695-702. [PMID: 37558597 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) deposition disease is an inflammatory arthritis induced by calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals and clinically it is called pseudogout. It usually deposits in articular cartilage and in periarticular soft tissues. But no cases of pseudogout in the rotator cuff without cartilage deposition or destruction have been reported so far. We present a case of a 57-year-old woman who was diagnosed as pseudogout with rotator cuff tear.
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- Su Hyun Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Red Cross Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Stenson JF, Mills ZD, Dasari SP, Whitson AJ, Hsu JE, Matsen FA. Managing rotator cuff tear arthropathy: a role for cuff tear arthropathy hemiarthroplasty as well as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:e162-e174. [PMID: 37473904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Disabling cuff tear arthropathy (CTA) is commonly managed with reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). However, for patients with CTA having preserved active elevation, cuff tear arthropathy hemiarthroplasty (CTAH) may offer a cost-effective alternative that avoids the complications unique to RSA. We sought to determine the characteristics and outcomes of a series of patients with CTA managed with these procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 103 patients with CTA treated with shoulder arthroplasty, the type of which was determined by the patient's ability to actively elevate the arm. Outcome measures included the change in the Simple Shoulder Test (SST), the percent maximum improvement in SST (%MPI), and the percentage of patients exceeding the minimal clinically important difference for the change in SST and %MPI. Postoperative x-rays were evaluated to assess the positions of the center of rotation and the greater tuberosity for each implant. RESULTS Forty-four percent of the 103 patients were managed with CTAH while 56% were managed with RSA. Both arthroplasties resulted in clinically significant improvement. Patients having RSA improved from a mean preoperative SST score of 1.7 (interquartile range [IQR], 0.0-3.0) to a postoperative score of 6.3 (IQR, 2.3-10.0) (P < .01). Patients having CTAH improved from a preoperative SST score of 3.1 (IQR, 1.0-4.0) to a postoperative score of 7.6 (IQR, 5.0-10.) (P < .001). These improvements exceeded the minimal clinically important difference. Instability accounted for most of the RSA complications; however, it did not account for any CTAH complications. The postoperative position of the center of rotation and greater tuberosity on anteroposterior radiographs did not correlate with the clinical outcomes for either procedure. CONCLUSION For 103 patients with CTA, clinically significant improvement was achieved with appropriately indicated CTAH and RSA. In view of the lower cost of the CTAH implant, it may provide a cost-effective alternative to RSA for patients with retained active elevation.
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- James F Stenson
- Orthopedic Surgery, Einstein Healthcare Network, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Adriani M, Saccomanno MF, Motta M, Galli S, Milano G. Reliability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Criteria for the Preoperative Assessment of Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:845-858. [PMID: 37183988 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the most common modality for assessment of the rotator cuff before and after surgery. Several classifications have been described aiming to define main tear characteristics. However, there is still confusion when it comes to the reliability of those classifications. PURPOSE (1) To identify all MR classifications available in the literature for preoperative assessment of rotator cuff tears, (2) to summarize available data on the reliability of identified classifications, and (3) to assess the methodological quality of reliability studies. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS This systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. All studies reporting MR assessment in patients with a superior or posterosuperior rotator cuff tear were included. After identification of the available MR criteria, reliability studies were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize findings. Methodological quality was assessed using the Quality Appraisal of Reliability Studies checklist. RESULTS A total of 75 studies were included in this review. Eight categories of outcomes could be identified. Of the total, 62 studies reported interobserver reliability whereas 32 reported intraobserver reliability of some of the identified criteria. Each category reflected a variety of reliability, ranging from poor to excellent agreement. MR proved to be a reliable imaging modality to detect the structural integrity of the posterosuperior cuff, especially in cases of full-thickness tear; it was also reliable in terms of tear width and length and muscle atrophy based on a tangent sign or Thomazeau classification. All other classifications did not prove acceptable reliability. Methodological quality was high for 23 articles and moderate for 14. CONCLUSION Preoperative MR is a reliable imaging modality to identify full-thickness tears, measure tear size and morphology, and identify muscle atrophy with tangent sign or Thomazeau classification. All other outcomes and classifications did not show acceptable reliability; therefore, caution is needed when using them for preoperative evaluation of a rotator cuff tear.
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- Marco Adriani
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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Haider S, Cabrera A, Thakur U, Xi Y, Chhabra A. Single-Plane 3-Dimensional Isotropic Spin-Echo Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reconstructions of Shoulder Exhibit Superior Correlation to Surgical Findings Than 2-Dimensional Dixon Multiplanar Magnetic Resonance Imaging. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2024; 48:273-282. [PMID: 38013248 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to evaluate concordance of multiplanar 2-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (2D-MRI) versus 3D isotropic MRI for rotator cuff and labral tears with the reference standard of arthroscopic surgical findings. METHODS It was an institutional review board-approved retrospective single-center study of consecutive preoperative patients with isotropic 3D-MRI on 3-Tesla scanners, multiplanar 2D-MRI, and shoulder arthroscopy. Scapular plane-oriented contiguous multiplanar reconstructions of 3D-images were evaluated by 2 experienced fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists. Variables included the following: labral tear presence and rotator-cuff tear Ellman grade, thickness, and width. Sensitivities (Sen) and specificities (Spe) were calculated for binary variables. Mean squared errors (MSE) were calculated for ordinal variables. Lower MSE indicated higher concordance. RESULTS Seventy-two patients (43 female) with a mean age of 50.75 ± 9.76 years were evaluated. For infraspinatus-tear presence, 3D-MRI showed higher sensitivity (0.96) and specificity (0.68) than 2D-MRI (Sen = 0.85, Spe = 0.32) ( Psen = 0.005, Pspe = 0.002). For subscapularis-tear presence, 3D-MRI showed higher sensitivity (0.94) and specificity (0.73) compared with 2D-MRI (Sen = 0.83, Spe = 0.56) ( Psen = 0.02, Pspe = 0.04). For supraspinatus-tear presence, there was no significant difference between 3D-MRI (Sen =0.96, Spe = 0.67) compared with 2D-MRI (Sen = 0.98, Spe = 0.83) ( Psen = 0.43, Pspe = 0.63). For infraspinatus-tear thickness, 3D-MRI showed lower MSE (0.35) compared with 2D-MRI MSE (0.82) ( P = 0.01). For subscapularis-tear thickness, 3D-MRI had lower MSE (0.31) compared with 2D-MRI MSE (0.51) ( P = 0.007). However, no difference noted for supraspinatus-tear thickness when comparing 3D-MRI MSE (0.39) and 2D-MRI MSE (0.51) ( P = 0.49). For labral-tear presence, 3D-MRI had a lower MSE (0.20) compared with 2D-MRI MSE (0.57) ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Three-dimensional MRI of the shoulder is time efficient with a shorter acquisition time and exhibits comparable with superior correlation to surgical findings than 2D-MRI for detection of labral tears and some rotator cuff tears. Three-dimensional MRI may be used in place of traditional 2D-MRI in detection of soft-tissue shoulder injury in centers equipped to do so.
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Lee JY, Yoo YS, Shon K. Teres minor denervation and pathologies resulting in shoulder joint instability and rotator cuff tears: A retrospective cross-sectional MRI study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37232. [PMID: 38394498 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Teres minor denervation (TMD) has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly with the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The potential association between TMD and shoulder instability or rotator cuff tear remains a subject of interest in the orthopedic community. In this retrospective and cross-sectional study, authors aim to investigate the potential association between TMD and shoulder instability or rotator cuff tears. Authors retrospectively analyzed MRI findings from 105 patients with TMD, focusing on rotator cuff pathologies, posterior labrocapsular complex (PLCC) tears, and posteroinferior glenohumeral joint capsule alterations. Authors assessed the association between TMD and rotator cuff and PLCC tears. For the multivariate analysis, partial proportional odds models were constructed for subscapularis (SSC) and SSP tears. Rotator cuff tears were present in 82.9% of subjects, with subscapularis (SSC) tears being the most frequent (77.1%). A significant association was observed between TMD and rotator cuff pathology (P = .002). PLCC tears were found in 82.3% of patients, and humeral position relative to the osseous glenoid was noted in 60% of patients with TMD. A significant association was identified between TMD and shoulder instability or labral/capsular abnormalities (P < .001). More than half of the cases exhibited a long tethering appearance toward the axillary neurovascular bundle on T1-weighted sagittal images. Our findings suggest that TMD is significantly associated with rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability. This study highlights the importance of identifying and treating PLCC tears in patients with TMD to address shoulder instability. Further research is needed to elucidate the role of TMD in the pathogenesis of shoulder instability and rotator cuff pathology.
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- Joo Yeon Lee
- Department of Radiology, Camp 9 Orthopedic Clinic, Hwaseong-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Camp 9 Orthopedic Clinic, Hwaseong-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung-si, Republic of Korea
- Asan Artificial Intelligence Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Baum C, Audigé L, Stojanov T, Müller SA, Candrian C, Müller AM, Rosso C, Fankhauser L, Willscheid G, Moroder P, Akgün D, Danzinger V, Gebauer H, Imiolczyk JP, Karpinski K, Lacheta L, Minkus M, Paksoy A, Samaniego E, Thiele K, Weiss I, Suter T, Müller-Lebschi J, Mueller S, Saner M, Haag-Schumacher C, Tamborrini-Schütz G, Trong MLD, Buitrago-Tellez C, Hasler J, Riede U, Weber S, Moor B, Biner M, Fournier S, Gallusser N, Marietan D, Pawlak S, Spormann C, Hansen B, Mamisch N, Durchholz H, Bräm J, Cunningham G, Kourhani A, Ossipow S, Simao P, Lädermann A, Egli R, Erdbrink S, Flückiger R, Lombardo P, Pinworasarn T, Scacchi P, Weihs J, Zumstein M, Flury M, Berther R, Ehrmann C, Hübscher L, Schwappach D, Eid K, Bensler S, Fritz Y, Grünberger N, Kriechling P, Langthaler D, Niehaus R, Nobs R, Benninger E, de Groot Q, Doert A, Ebert S, Grimm P, Mottier F, Pisan M, Schätz J, Schwank A, Wiedenbach J, Scheibel M, Audigé L, Bellmann F, Brune D, de Jong M, Diermayr S, Endell D, Etter M, Freislederer F, Gkikopoulos N, Glanzmann M, Grobet C, Jung C, Moro F, Moroder P, Ringer R, Schätz J, Schwyzer HK, Weber B, Wehrli M, Wirth B, Nötzli M, Franz A, Oswald J, Steiger B, Ameziane Y, Child C, Spagna G, Candrian C, Del Grande F, Feltri P, Filardo G, Marbach F, Schönweger F, Jost B, Badulescu M, Lüscher S, Napieralski F, Öhrström L, Olach M, Rechsteiner J, Scheler J, Spross C, Zdravkovic V, Zumstein MA, Chlasta A, Gerber K, Hayoz A, Müller-Lebschi J, Schuster F, Wieser K, Borbas P, Bouaicha S, Camenzind R, Catanzaro S, Gerber C, Grubhofer F, Hasler A, Hochreiter B, Marcus R, Selman F, Sutter R, Wyss S, Appenzeller-Herzog C, Aghlmandi S, Ahlborn I, Baum C, Eckers F, Grezda K, Hatz S, Hunziker S, Stojanov T, Taha M, Tamborrini-Schütz G, Mueller AM. Functional and Radiologic Outcomes of Degenerative Versus Traumatic Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Involving the Supraspinatus Tendon. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:441-450. [PMID: 38259113 PMCID: PMC10838469 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231219253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is among the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures. Several factors-including age, sex, and tear severity-have been identified as predictors for outcome after repair. The influence of the tear etiology on functional and structural outcome remains controversial. PURPOSE To investigate the influence of tear etiology (degenerative vs traumatic) on functional and structural outcomes in patients with supraspinatus tendon tears. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Patients undergoing ARCR from 19 centers were prospectively enrolled between June 2020 and November 2021. Full-thickness, nonmassive tears involving the supraspinatus tendon were included. Tears were classified as degenerative (chronic shoulder pain, no history of trauma) or traumatic (acute, traumatic onset, no previous shoulder pain). Range of motion, strength, the Subjective Shoulder Value, the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), and the Constant-Murley Score (CMS) were assessed before (baseline) and 6 and 12 months after ARCR. The Subjective Shoulder Value and the OSS were also determined at the 24-month follow-up. Repair integrity after 12 months was documented, as well as additional surgeries up to the 24-month follow-up. Tear groups were compared using mixed models adjusted for potential confounding effects. RESULTS From a cohort of 973 consecutive patients, 421 patients (degenerative tear, n = 230; traumatic tear, n = 191) met the inclusion criteria. The traumatic tear group had lower mean baseline OSS and CMS scores but significantly greater score changes 12 months after ARCR (OSS, 18 [SD, 8]; CMS, 34 [SD,18] vs degenerative: OSS, 15 [SD, 8]; CMS, 22 [SD, 15]) (P < .001) and significantly higher 12-month overall scores (OSS, 44 [SD, 5]; CMS, 79 [SD, 9] vs degenerative: OSS, 42 [SD, 7]; CMS, 76 [SD, 12]) (P≤ .006). At the 24-month follow-up, neither the OSS (degenerative, 44 [SD, 6]; traumatic, 45 [SD, 6]; P = .346) nor the rates of repair failure (degenerative, 14 [6.1%]; traumatic 12 [6.3%]; P = .934) and additional surgeries (7 [3%]; 7 [3.7%]; P = .723) differed between groups. CONCLUSION Patients with degenerative and traumatic full-thickness supraspinatus tendon tears who had ARCR show satisfactory short-term functional results. Although patients with traumatic tears have lower baseline functional scores, they rehabilitate over time and show comparable clinical results 1 year after ARCR. Similarly, degenerative and traumatic rotator cuff tears show comparable structural outcomes, which suggests that degenerated tendons retain healing potential.
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- Cornelia Baum
- Investigation performed at University Hospital Basel, Basel and the Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Surgical Outcome Research Center, Department of Clinical Research, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Bruderholz, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Trauma and Ortho Unit, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Hôpital du Valais–Centre Hospitalier du Valais Romand, Martigny, CH
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- Hirslanden Clinique la Colline, Geneva, CH
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, CH
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- University Library Basel, University of Basel, Basel, CH
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Jennewine BR, James NF, Polio WP, Naser AM, Nieboer MJ, Schoch BS, Throckmorton TW, Bernholt DL, Azar FM, Brolin TJ. Superior humeral head osteophytes are associated with rotator cuff insufficiency in glenohumeral osteoarthritis: a retrospective analysis. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:893-900. [PMID: 37770594 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03727-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The primary goal of this study was to investigate whether superior humeral head osteophyte (SHO) size is associated with rotator cuff insufficiency, including rotator cuff tear (RCT), supraspinatus tendon thickness, and fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff muscles. METHODS Patients ≥ 18 years who were diagnosed with glenohumeral osteoarthritis were retrospectively reviewed. SHO size was determined by radiograph. MRI measured SHO and RCT presence, type, and size; supraspinatus tendon thickness; and fatty infiltration of rotator cuff musculature. RESULTS A total of 461 patients were included. Mean SHO size was 1.93 mm on radiographs and 2.13 mm on MRI. Risk ratio for a RCT was 1.14. For each 1-mm increase in SHO size on radiograph, supraspinatus tendon thickness decreased by 0.20 mm. SHO presence was associated with moderate-to-severe fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus with a risk ratio of 3.16. CONCLUSION SHOs were not associated with RCT but were associated with higher risk of supraspinatus FI and decreased tendon thickness, which could indicate rotator cuff insufficiency. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Brenton R Jennewine
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA.
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Galdamez ME, Huber FA, Buckless CG, Medina G, Galetta MD, Oh LS, Torriani M. Cross-sectional areas of rotator cuff muscles in males without tears on shoulder MRI. Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:285-291. [PMID: 37421446 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04400-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish reference values of rotator cuff (RC) cross sectional area (CSA) in males. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed shoulder MRIs from 500 patients aged 13-78 years, grouped as follows (N=100 in each): <20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, >50 years. All examinations were reviewed to exclude prior surgery, tears, or significant RC pathology. We segmented a standardized T1 sagittal MR image in each case to obtain CSA of supraspinatus (SUP), infraspinatus/teres minor (INF), and subscapularis (SUB) muscles. Across age groups, we recorded individual and total muscle CSA. We also performed ratios between individual muscle CSA and total CSA to examine total muscle mass contribution over age groups. We tested for differences between age groups controlled for BMI. RESULTS CSAs for SUP, INF, SUB, and total RC CSA were lower in subjects >50 years compared to all other groups (P<0.003 for all comparisons), persisting after controlling for BMI (P<0.03). Relative contribution of SUP CSA to total RC CSA was stable across age groups (P>0.32). INF CSA relative to total RC CSA increased with age, whereas SUB decreased (P<0.005). Subjects >50 years showed lower SUP (-15%), INF (-6%), and SUB (-21%) CSA, when compared to mean CSAs of all subjects <50 years. Total RC CSA significantly correlated with age (r=-0.34, P<0.001), persisting after controlling for BMI (r=-0.42, P<0.001). CONCLUSION RC muscles in male subjects with no tears on MRI show decreasing CSA with age, independent of BMI.
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- Marilyn E Galdamez
- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery-Sports Medicine Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Rothman Orthopaedics & AdventHealth Orthopaedic Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Salentiny Y, Lassandro N, Karanassos M, Boudard G, Bataille JF, Guignand D, Le Rue O, Moreel P, Navez G, George T, Sarran O, Tournier C, Grenier C, Lafosse T. Clinical and radiological outcome after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using PEEK-CF anchors. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024; 110:103714. [PMID: 37865235 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using new carbonfiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (CF-PEEK) suture anchors. METHODS One hundred (n=100) patients with rotator cuff tears were enrolled at seven French hospitals between July 2019 and June 2020. Pain levels, Constant score and Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) were taken preoperatively and 6months postoperatively. Ultrasonography (US) was performed at 6months postoperatively to evaluate tendon healing using the Sugaya classification. Statistical analysis was done with the Student t-test with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS One hundred patients of the 100 patients were followed at 6months. The mean SSV and Constant score improved from 40.1% preoperatively to 78% at 6months (p<0.0001) and from 43 points preoperatively to 65 points at 6months (p<0.0001), respectively. The mean level of pain, as measured with the visual analogue scale, decreased from 5.9 to 1.6 (p<0.001). There were no postoperative complications that resulted in revision surgery. CONCLUSION The study showed good results at 6months follow-up using carbonfiber reinforced PEEK anchors with improved Constant and SSV scores as well as a high ultrasonographic tendon healing rate, making PEEK-CF anchors safe to use, comparable to commonly used anchors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Yves Salentiny
- Alps Surgery Institute, Clinique Générale, Annecy, France.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Military General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cabinet médical de Marcq-en-Baroeul, Marcq-en-Baroeul, France
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- Institut de Chirurgie Orthopédique de Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France
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- Alps Surgery Institute, Hand, Upper Limb, Brachial Plexus, and Microsurgery Unit (PBMA), Clinique Générale, Annecy, France
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Zhan H, Teng F, Liu Z, Yi Z, He J, Chen Y, Geng B, Xia Y, Wu M, Jiang J. Artificial Intelligence Aids Detection of Rotator Cuff Pathology: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:567-578. [PMID: 37355191 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the model performance of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting rotator cuff pathology using different imaging modalities and to compare capability with physicians in clinical scenarios. METHODS The review followed the PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. The criteria were as follows: 1) studies on the application of AI in detecting rotator cuff pathology using medical images, and 2) studies on smart devices for assisting in diagnosis were excluded. The following data were extracted and recorded: statistical characteristics, input features, AI algorithms used, sample sizes of training and testing sets, and model performance. The data extracted from the included studies were narratively reviewed. RESULTS A total of 14 articles, comprising 23,119 patients, met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The pooled mean age of the patients was 56.7 years, and the female rate was 56.1%. The area under the curve (AUC) of the algorithmic model to detect rotator cuff pathology from ultrasound images, MRI images, and radiographic series ranged from 0.789 to 0.950, 0.844 to 0.943, and 0.820 to 0.830, respectively. Notably, 1 of the studies reported that AI models based on ultrasound images demonstrated a diagnostic performance similar to that of radiologists. Another comparative study demonstrated that AI models using MRI images exhibited greater accuracy and specificity compared to orthopedic surgeons in the diagnosis of rotator cuff pathology, albeit not in sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS The detection of rotator cuff pathology has been significantly aided by the exceptional performance of AI models. In particular, these models are equally adept as musculoskeletal radiologists in using ultrasound to diagnose rotator cuff pathology. Furthermore, AI models exhibit statistically superior levels of accuracy and specificity when using MRI to diagnose rotator cuff pathology, albeit with no marked difference in sensitivity, in comparison to orthopaedic surgeons. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, systematic review of Level III studies.
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- Hongwei Zhan
- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China.
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center of Gansu Province, Intelligent Orthopaedic Industry Technology Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Gansu, China
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Reddy RP, Sabzevari S, Karimi A, Dadoo S, Ramraj R, Issa M, Charles S, Como CJ, Singh-Varma A, Como M, Lin A. Pseudoparesis and pseudoparalysis in the setting of massive irreparable rotator cuff tear: demographic, anatomic, and radiographic risk factors. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:e88-e96. [PMID: 37481105 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The primary purpose of this study was to identify demographic, anatomic, and radiographic risk factors for active forward elevation (AFE) <90° in the setting of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tear (miRCT). The secondary purpose was to identify characteristics differentiating between patients with pseudoparalysis (AFE <45°) and pseudoparesis (AFE >45° but <90°). METHODS This was a retrospective case-control study reviewing patients with miRCTs at a single institution between January 12, 2016 and November 26, 2020. Patients were separated into 2 cohorts based on presence or absence of preoperative AFE <90° with maintained passive range of motion. Demographics, RCT pattern, and radiographic parameters were assessed as risk factors for AFE <90°. A secondary analysis was conducted to compare patients with pseudoparalysis and pseudoparesis. RESULTS There were 79 patients in the AFE <90° cohort and 50 patients in the control cohort. Univariate analysis confirmed significant differences between the AFE <90° and control cohort in age (71.9 ± 11.0 vs. 65.9 ± 9.1 years), arthritis severity (34.2% vs. 16.0% grade 3 Samilson-Prieto), acromiohumeral distance (AHD; 4.8 ± 2.7 vs. 7.6 ± 2.6 mm), fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus (3.3 ± 0.9 vs. 2.8 ± 0.8) and subscapularis (2.0 ± 1.2 vs. 1.5 ± 1.0), and proportion of subscapularis tears (55.7% vs. 34.0%). On multivariate analysis, age (odds ratio [OR] 1.08, P = .014), decreased AHD (OR 0.67, P < .001), severe arthritis (OR 2.84, P = .041), and subscapularis tear (OR 6.29, P = .015) were independent factors predictive of AFE <90°. Secondary analysis revealed tobacco use (OR 3.54, P = .026) and grade 4 fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus (OR 2.22, P = .015) and subscapularis (OR 3.12, P = .042) as significant predictors for pseudoparalysis compared to pseudoparesis. CONCLUSIONS In patients with miRCT, increased age, decreased AHD, severe arthritis, and subscapularis tear are associated with AFE <90°. Furthermore, patients with AFE <90° tend to have greater supraspinatus and subscapularis fatty infiltration. Lastly, among patients with AFE <90°, tobacco use and grade 4 fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus and subscapularis are associated with pseudoparalysis compared with pseudoparesis.
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- Rajiv P Reddy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Laprus H, Brzóska R, Błasiak A, Juszczak B, Malik SS, Lubiatowski P. Massive and irreparable rotator cuff tear treatment by arthroscopic partial repair with long head of the biceps tendon augmentation provides better healing and functional results than partial repair only. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:263-272. [PMID: 37482246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiologic outcomes of 2 treatment methods for massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs): partial repair (PR) and PR with long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) augmentation. Biceps tendon augmentation is believed to promote better healing at the bone-tendon junction, leading to improved clinical and radiologic outcomes. METHODS This retrospective comparative study included patients with chronic, massive and irreparable RCTs involving both the supraspinatus (SSP) and infraspinatus muscles. Only patients with failure of nonoperative treatment and at least 1 year of follow-up between 2013 and 2018 were analyzed. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the chosen treatment method. Irreparability was defined intraoperatively as the inability to achieve sustainable repair of the SSP after complete release, typically corresponding to a Goutallier classification of stage ≥ 3 and Patte classification of stage 3. The clinical assessment protocol involved measurements of range of motion and shoulder strength, as well as the Constant-Murley score (CMS) and Simple Shoulder Test score. Radiologic assessment comprised measurements of the acromiohumeral distance, Hamada classification, Sugaya classification, and Goutallier classification of both the SSP and infraspinatus. RESULTS The study included data from 60 patients (30 in each group) with a mean age of 62.5 years and a mean follow-up period of 34.5 months. The retear rate was 43.3% for PR with LHBT augmentation and 73.3% for PR alone (P = .036). During the final examination, statistically significant differences in favor of PR with LHBT augmentation were observed for the CMS (76.2 ± 10.9 vs. 70.9 ± 11.5, P = .034), Sugaya classification (3.5 ± 1.1 vs. 4.1 ± 0.9, P = .035), and acromiohumeral distance (5.8 ± 2 mm vs. 4.7 ± 1.3 mm, P = .021). There were no significant differences between the groups in range of motion, shoulder strength, Hamada classification, Simple Shoulder Test score, and postoperative Goutallier stage. CONCLUSION PR with LHBT augmentation for patients with irreparable, massive RCTs provides a lower retear rate and better humeral head centralization, as well as improved results measured by the CMS, compared with PR alone.
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- Hubert Laprus
- Department of Orthopedics, St Luke's Hospital, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics, St Luke's Hospital, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics, St Luke's Hospital, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcestershire, UK
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- Sport Traumatology and Biomechanics Unit, Department of Traumatology, Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland; Rehasport Clinic, Poznan, Poland
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Müller PE, Konvalin LJ. [Shoulder-clinical introduction]. Radiologie (Heidelb) 2024; 64:93-100. [PMID: 37816804 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-023-01219-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radiological imaging plays a significant role in the diagnostics of shoulder pathologies. Based on a patient's medical history, physical examination and radiological imaging, it is possible to plan the further conservative or surgical treatment. OBJECTIVES Common pathologies of the shoulder and the correct radiological imaging are presented. CONCLUSIONS A rational and targeted use of radiological imaging, together with the medical history and physical examination allows correct diagnosis of pathologies of the shoulder joint.
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- Peter E Müller
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Muskuloskelettales Universitätszentrum München (MUM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Muskuloskelettales Universitätszentrum München (MUM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
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Lädermann A. Superior capsular reconstruction for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024; 110:103758. [PMID: 37972708 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Although the superior portion of the shoulder joint capsule is a clearly distinct structure, its ability to prevent vertical humeral head translation in irreparable rotator cuff tears remains controversial. The clinical results of superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) in this context are satisfactory but the radiological outcomes are poor in up to two-thirds of patients. Moreover, there is no proof that SCR is more beneficial than simply doing a subacromial debridement, a partial repair or a tenotomy of the long head of biceps. Furthermore, graft healing is not predictive of success. Given the lack of comparative studies with high level of evidence (level 1 or 2), we cannot conclude that this surgical technique (and its many variants) has a place in our treatment paradigm. Also, it seems that xenografts are no longer being used given the high rate of structural failure seen on MRI and the large number of complications. If the long head of biceps tendon is still intact at the time of surgery, it is a feasible option for SCR given the reasonable cost and minimal complications. If it is not - but the subscapularis tendon is intact or repairable - an allograft or a non-local autograft should be considered, despite its unpredictable clinical results. Surgeons should inform patients of the high rate of radiological repair failure and the worse results if a reverse shoulder arthroplasty should be needed subsequently. Level of evidence: 4.
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- Alexandre Lädermann
- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, La Tour Hospital, Avenue J.-D.-Maillard 3, CH-1217 Meyrin, Switzerland; Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Kim JG, Lim C, Kim BT, Baek CH. Superior Capsular Reconstruction Versus Middle Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Isolated Irreparable Supraspinatus Tendon Tears: Static Versus Dynamic Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:431-440. [PMID: 38179610 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231213340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Both superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) and middle trapezius tendon (MTT) transfer can be performed in nonarthritic young and active patients with isolated irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears (IISTTs). However, to our knowledge, no comparative clinical studies have been conducted on these procedures. PURPOSE To evaluate and compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of SCR and arthroscopic-assisted MTT transfer in patients with IISTTs. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 60 patients with IISTTs were categorized into 2 groups according to the surgical procedure-Group S underwent SCR (n = 34); Group M underwent MTT transfer (n = 26). The clinical outcomes included the visual analog scale score for pain, active shoulder range of motion, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, and University of California, Los Angeles, shoulder score. Radiological outcomes included the assessment of the acromiohumeral distance, progression of cuff tear arthropathy (Hamada grade), subacromial bone erosion, and graft failure. RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 39.3 ± 5.2 months (range, 26-59 months) and 37.6 ± 9.8 months (range, 27-54 months) in Group S and Group M, respectively. Significant improvements in clinical outcomes were observed in both groups, while the active forward flexion (148.2°± 24.1° vs 165.9°± 8.7°; P = .003) and abduction (131°± 37.3° vs 152.5°± 17.9°; P = .035) were significantly higher in Group M at the final follow-up. No significant differences were found in the postoperative Constant, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and University of California, Los Angeles, shoulder scores between the 2 groups. Radiologically, although no difference was found in the Hamada grade at the final follow-up between the 2 groups (P = .143), the rates of acromial wear (58.8% vs 15.4%; P < .001) and graft retear (47.1% vs 7.7%; P < .001) were significantly higher in Group S than in Group M. CONCLUSION Both SCR and MTT transfer improved the overall clinical outcomes of IISTTs postoperatively, whereas MTT transfer was superior to SCR in terms of active forward flexion and abduction range of motion. Although higher rates of graft failure and subacromial bone erosion were observed in Group S, no difference was found in the clinical scores between the 2 groups at the short-term follow-up. However, further well-structured, prolonged comparative trials should be conducted in the future.
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- Jung Gon Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeosu Baek Hospital, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeosu Baek Hospital, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeosu Baek Hospital, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeosu Baek Hospital, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
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Tang R, Li Z, Jiang L, Jiang J, Zhao B, Cui L, Zhou G, Chen X, Jiang D. Development and Clinical Application of Artificial Intelligence Assistant System for Rotator Cuff Ultrasound Scanning. Ultrasound Med Biol 2024; 50:251-257. [PMID: 38042717 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We developed an intelligent assistance system for shoulder ultrasound imaging, incorporating deep-learning algorithms to facilitate standard plane recognition and automatic tissue segmentation of the rotator cuff and its surrounding structures. We evaluated the system's performance using a dedicated data set of rotator cuff ultrasound images to assess its feasibility in clinical practice. METHODS To fulfill the system's primary functions, we designed a standard plane recognition module based on the ResNet50 network and an automatic tissue segmentation module using the Mask R-CNN model. The modules were trained on carefully curated data sets. The standard plane recognition module automatically identifies a specific standard plane based on the ultrasound image characteristics. The automatic tissue segmentation module effectively delineates and segments anatomical structures within the identified standard plane. RESULTS With the use of 59,265 shoulder joint ultrasound images, the standard plane recognition model achieved an impressive recognition accuracy of 94.9% in the test set, with an average precision rate of 96.4%, recall rate of 95.4% and F1 score of 95.9%. The automatic tissue segmentation model, tested on 1886 images, exhibited a commendable average intersection over union value of 96.2%, indicating robustness and accuracy. The model achieved mean intersection over union values exceeding 90.0% for all standard planes, indicating its effectiveness in precisely delineating the anatomical structures. CONCLUSION Our shoulder joint musculoskeletal intelligence system swiftly and accurately identifies standard planes and performs automatic tissue segmentation.
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- Rui Tang
- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China; Peking University Health Science Center Institute of Medical Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Sonoscape Medical Corporation, Shenzhen, China
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- Sonoscape Medical Corporation, Shenzhen, China
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- Sonoscape Medical Corporation(Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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Kim JH, Min YK, Jang YC, Seo WS. Serial Changes of Fatty Degeneration and Clinical Outcomes after Repair of Medium-Sized Rotator Cuff Tears. Clin Orthop Surg 2024; 16:95-104. [PMID: 38304212 PMCID: PMC10825254 DOI: 10.4055/cios23146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background This study was designed to longitudinally analyze quantitative intramuscular and perimuscular fat and evaluate clinical outcomes according to healing degree after rotator cuff repair. Methods From June 2013 through October 2018, patients who had undergone repair due to medium-sized rotator cuff tears and serial chest computed tomography (CT) preoperatively and at early (6-12 months) and late (at least 3 years) postoperative follow-ups were included. Supraspinatus (SST) intramuscular fat fraction ratio (IFFR) and perimuscular fat fraction ratio (PFFR) were calculated using chest CT. The rotator cuff integrity was categorized as healed, smaller retear (SRT), and larger retear (LRT) by comparing the preoperative tear size and retear size in shoulder CT arthrography at postoperative follow-ups. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale, and the Constant score preoperatively and at early and late postoperative follow-ups. Results In the LRT group, compared with the preoperative values, there were increases in the SST IFFR and PFFR at the early (p = 0.002 and p = 0.006, respectively) and late (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively) postoperative time points. Late postoperative clinical scores (UCLA and Constant scores) were not improved compared to preoperative scores (p = 0.156 and p = 0.094, respectively). In the SRT group, there was no difference in the mean SST IFFR and PFFR between preoperative and early postoperative time points (p = 0.766 and p = 0.180, respectively), but the late postoperative values were higher than preoperative values (p = 0.009 and p = 0.049, respectively). Late postoperative clinical scores (ASES, UCLA, and Constant scores) in the SRT group improved compared to preoperative time (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.016, respectively). In the healed group, compared with the preoperative values, there was no difference in the mean SST IFFR and PFFR at postoperative time points; however, the late postoperative clinical scores (ASES, UCLA, and Constant scores) were improved (all p < 0.001). Conclusions In the SRT group, IFFR and PFFR progressed in the late postoperative period and clinical scores improved over time. However, in the LRT group, IFFR and PFFR progressed in the early and late postoperative periods and clinical scores did not improve at the late postoperative follow-up.
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- Jung-Han Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Adventist Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Minarro JC, Bassi C, Boltuch A, Urbano-Luque M, Buijze GA, Lafosse L, Lafosse T. Subacromial Balloon Spacer Does Not Reduce the Retear Rate for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comparative Study. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:242-248. [PMID: 37394148 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether a subacromial spacer decreases the recurrent rotator cuff tear rate in arthroscopically managed massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) with 1 year of follow-up. METHODS We selected all patients who met the following criteria: (1) an MRCT excluding Collin type A, (2) Goutallier stage equal or less than 2, and (3) complete arthroscopic repair of the MRCT. Patients were allocated into 2 groups: A (without subacromial spacer) or B (with subacromial spacer) for a prospective evaluation 1 year after surgery. The primary outcome was the retear rate, determined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to the classification of Sugaya. Secondary outcome measures were the functional outcomes using visual analog score, Shoulder Subjective Value, and Constant-Murley Score. Preoperative rotator cuff characteristics such as number of tendons involved and the tear retraction also were evaluated. Patient-related data such as sex, age, laterality, history of smoking, and diabetes mellitus were analyzed. RESULTS In total, 31 patients were included in group A and 33 in group B. Preoperatively, only 2 differences were found between both groups: a significant (but not clinical) greater Constant score in group A (P = .034) and a slightly greater retraction of the supraspinatus in group B (P = .0025). The overall retear rate between the 2 groups was similar regarding the number of patients (P = .746) and the total number of tendons involved in the recurrent tear (P = .112). At 1-year follow-up, no differences were found in VAS (P = .397), SSV (P = .309), and Constant score (P = .105). CONCLUSIONS In reparable massive rotator cuff tears (excluding Collin type A), the augmentation of repair with a subacromial spacer did not significantly reduce the number of patients with recurrent rotator cuff tears identified by MRI. It was also ineffective in reducing the number of re-ruptured tendons in these patients. No patient-reported or clinically significant findings were noted in Constant, SSV, and VAS scores at 1-year postoperative follow-up. Patients with MRI findings of a healed rotator cuff (Sugaya 1-3) had better clinical outcomes compared with those without. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- José Carlos Minarro
- Upper Limb Department, Alps Surgery Institute, Annecy, France; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain.
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- Upper Limb Department, Alps Surgery Institute, Annecy, France
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- Upper Limb Department, Alps Surgery Institute, Annecy, France
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- Upper Limb Department, Alps Surgery Institute, Annecy, France
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Chen F, Deng Z, Liu Y, Chen R, Chen K, Xu J. Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:461-473. [PMID: 38426316 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231217733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Treatment options for calcific tendinitis (CT) of the shoulder remain controversial. A consensus for an operative indication for this condition is lacking. PURPOSE To compare nonoperative versus operative treatment for shoulder CT and analyze factors affecting the prognosis after treatment. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 180 patients diagnosed with symptomatic CT between January 2017 and September 2021 were evaluated in this retrospective cohort study. There were 103 patients treated nonoperatively at our institution, which included the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acupuncture, steroid injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and ultrasound-guided needle aspiration/percutaneous irrigation. However, 77 patients were treated with arthroscopic surgery after 6 months of failed nonoperative treatment. The visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the Constant-Murley score, and imaging were used to assess and evaluate outcomes. Descriptive data, functional outcomes, and imaging findings were compared between the operative and nonoperative groups before and after propensity score matching. Additionally, prognostic factors including calcium deposit size, tendon infiltration by calcium deposits, involvement of single or multiple tendons, and occurrence of rotator cuff tears were analyzed by comparing the groups to determine their effect on treatment options and recovery. RESULTS Magnetic resonance imaging showed that the supraspinatus tendon (66.7%) was most commonly involved, followed by the infraspinatus (42.8%) and subscapularis (21.1%) tendons. Tendon infiltration by calcium deposits was observed in 84.4% of the patients, and rotator cuff tears occurred in 30.0% of the patients. After propensity score matching, there was no significant difference in changes in the Constant-Murley score (48.1 ± 25.4 vs 49.0 ± 22.8, respectively; P = .950) and VAS score (4.9 ± 2.3 vs 4.5 ± 1.9, respectively; P = .860) between the operative and nonoperative groups at the final follow-up. However, for patients with shoulder CT and without rotator cuff tears, there was a significant difference in changes in the Constant-Murley score (52.93 ± 25.18 vs 42.13 ± 22.35, respectively; P = .012) and VAS score (5.21 ± 2.06 vs 3.81 ± 1.98, respectively; P < .001) between the operative and nonoperative groups, but the recovery time in the operative group was longer than that in the nonoperative group (86.92 ± 138.56 vs 30.42 ± 54.97 days, respectively; P = .016). The results also showed that calcium deposit size, involvement of multiple tendons, and tendon infiltration by calcium deposits did not affect the recovery time after treatment. The survival analysis showed that rotator cuff tears affected the complete recovery of shoulder function. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated no significant difference between nonoperative and operative treatment for patients with shoulder CT, on the whole. However, for patients with shoulder CT and without rotator cuff tears, the effect of operative treatment was better than that of nonoperative treatment; yet, operative treatment was shown to prolong the recovery time. Calcium deposit size, tendon infiltration by calcium deposits, and involvement of multiple tendons did not correlate with recovery time or the recovery of function. A rotator cuff tear was the only factor affecting the complete recovery of shoulder function.
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- Fanglin Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Liuzhou Workers' Hospital/The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital/The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Liuzhou Workers' Hospital/The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Liuzhou Workers' Hospital/The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Hong G, Kong X, Zhang L, Zheng Y, Fan N, Zang L. Changes in the Lateral Acromion Angle in Rotator Cuff Tear Patients with Acromioplasty. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:471-480. [PMID: 38112436 PMCID: PMC10834229 DOI: 10.1111/os.13965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic surgery has been established as an efficacious intervention for the treatment of rotator cuff tears. The primary aim of this study was to analyze the modifications in the lateral acromial angle (LAA) subsequent to rotator cuff repair surgery using single-row rivet fixation and double-row rivet fixation techniques. Furthermore, we sought to investigate the influence of LAA on the prognosis of rotator cuff repair surgery. METHOD This observational study retrospectively enrolled 105 patients diagnosed with degenerative rotator cuff tears who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between 2016 and 2019. Following the exclusion of two patients with subscapularis or superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tears, as well as three patients who were lost to follow-up, a cohort of 100 patients was included for clinical and imaging evaluation. Among these individuals, 50 were assigned to the double-row repair group, whereas the remaining 50 comprised the single-row repair group. Bilateral shoulder magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were conducted no less than 24 months post-surgery. Experienced arthroscopic surgeons, blinded to the LAA measurements, assessed the rotator interval (RI) using a control MRI. Functional assessment was performed using the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) quick disability of the shoulder and arm, shoulder and hand (qDASH) score. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for dependent samples was employed to compare data between the pre- and post-intervention groups. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to evaluate the relationship between different parameters. RESULTS The study population consisted of 73 female patients and 27 male patients, with a mean age of 58.32 ± 5.29 years and a mean follow-up duration of 25.88 ± 8.11 months. Preoperatively, the mean LAA was 75.81° ± 11.28°, RI was 4.78 ± 0.62, UCLA score was 17.54 ± 2.44, and qDASH score was 2.45 ± 0.25. The average tear size was 8.95 ± 2.11 mm. A statistically significant difference in LAA was observed between the preoperative and postoperative measurements, with the double-row repair group exhibiting a greater LAA than the single-row repair group. Finally, a significant correlation was identified between LAA, RI, and qDASH scores after a 24-month follow-up period. CONCLUSION According to our findings, the utilization of double-row rivet fixation has a greater LAA angle than single-row rivet fixation. Moreover, this preservation of LAA is significantly associated with the functional recovery of the shoulder joint.
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- Gang Hong
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kim SH. Comparison between Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Older Adults with Osteoarthritis without Rotator Cuff Tears. Clin Orthop Surg 2024; 16:105-112. [PMID: 38304222 PMCID: PMC10825258 DOI: 10.4055/cios23249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background Many older adults with glenohumeral osteoarthritis without rotator cuff tears experience muscle atrophy and fatty degeneration. In these cases, range of motion (ROM) recovery and clinical results after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) could be poor, with low subjective satisfaction after surgery. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of anatomic TSA and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in patients aged over 70 years with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis without rotator cuff tears. We hypothesized that the clinical outcomes of anatomical TSA would be better than those of RSA. Methods This single-center, retrospective comparative study involved patients who underwent TSA or RSA from 2013 to 2020. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant-Murley score, and active ROM preoperatively and at the follow-up. Walch classification and glenoid version angle were measured using preoperative computed tomography, and fatty infiltration of supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles were checked through preoperative magnetic resonance imaging. Results Of the 67 patients included in this study, TSA was performed in 41 patients (TSA group), and RSA was performed in 26 patients (RSA group). The two groups had no clinical differences in the patients' preoperative demographic and radiographic data. At the final follow-up, both groups showed improved pain, ROM, and functional outcomes. Moreover, the TSA group demonstrated significantly better postoperative ASES (86.8 ± 6.3 vs. 81.6 ± 5.5, p = 0.001) and Constant-Murley (80.4 ± 5.7 vs. 73.4 ± 6.2, p < 0.001) scores than the RSA group. The TSA group showed a significantly better postoperative active ROM than the RSA group regarding forward flexion as well as external and internal rotations (p < 0.001). All patients in the RSA and TSA groups exceeded the minimal clinically important difference. Conclusions In older adult patients with degenerative glenohumeral osteoarthritis wherein the rotator cuff is preserved without excessive bone loss, anatomic TSA and RSA can improve pain, ROM, and clinical outcomes. However, clinical results and ROM were better with TSA than with RSA during the short- and mid-term follow-up periods.
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- Seong Hun Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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