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Longo UG, Marino M, de Sire A, Ruiz-Iban MA, D'Hooghe P. The bioinductive collagen implant yields positive histological, clinical and MRI outcomes in the management of rotator cuff tears: A systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 39234682 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to report and discuss the outcomes of clinical, histological and animal studies exploring the application of bio-inductive collagen implants (BCIs) to partial and full-thickness rotator cuff tears (PT- and FT-RCTs) in addition to reporting on cost-related factors. METHODS Review of literature was performed using the PRISMA guidelines. A systematic electronic literature search was conducted using the CENTRAL, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EBSCOhost, EMBASE and Google Scholar bibliographic databases. Microsoft Excel was used to create tables onto which extracted data were recorded. Tables were organized based on the research statement formulated using the PICO approach. No statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS Nine studies evaluated clinical and MRI outcomes of BCI augmentation for FT-RCTs, seven evaluated similar outcomes when applied to PT-RCTs, two additional studies were case reports and three studies assessed application to FT- and PT-RCTs without stratification of results, one of which also reported on histological data. Two studies reported on histological data alone, and finally, two reported on healthcare costs. BCI augmentation, alone and combined with rotator cuff repair (RCR), displays generally good histological, postoperative clinical and MRI outcomes for PT- and FT-RCT treatment. Recent economic analyses seem to be in favour of the use of this procedure, when selected and applied for appropriate patient populations. CONCLUSION Several studies have shown promising results of BCI application to PT- and FT-RCTs, both concomitantly and independently from RCR. Investigations report promising histological characteristics, improved clinical outcomes, increased tendon thickness, reduced defect size and lower re-tear rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Shoudler and Elbow Unit. Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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Galasso O, Mercurio M, Gasparini G, Spina G, De Gori M, De Benedetto M, Orlando N, Castricini R. Arthroscopic repair for isolated subscapularis tear: successful functional outcomes and high tendon healing rate can be expected nine years after surgery. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1285-1292. [PMID: 38036257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Literature describing outcomes and integrity after isolated subscapularis (SSC) tendon repair is emerging but remains limited to a few small case series with short-term follow-up. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes and repair integrity in patients who underwent arthroscopic repair of isolated SSC tears. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted with the following inclusion criteria: (1) primary and elective shoulder arthroscopy for isolated SSC repair, (2) type III (a full-thickness tear in the upper two-thirds of the tendon) or IV (a complete tear without tendon retraction) SSC tear according to the Lafosse classification, and (3) a minimum 24-month follow-up. Preoperatively, the range of motion (ROM) and the Constant-Murley score (CMS) and at follow-up, the ROM, the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Rating Scale, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and the CMS were evaluated; an ultrasonographic assessment of tendon healing was performed according to the Sugaya classification. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 45 patients with an average age of 55 ± 9 years. After a mean follow-up time of 107 ± 54 months, the mean UCLA and DASH scores were 8.7 ± 1.3 and 42.2 ± 6.4, respectively. ROM and CMS showed statistically significant improvements (all P < .001). Before surgery, the mean CMS was 49% that of sex- and age-matched healthy individuals, and all patients showed a CMS lower than the normative data. At the final follow-up visit, the mean CMS was 94.2% that of sex- and age-matched healthy individuals, and no patients showed CMS of 30 or less. The mean increase in the CMS was 41.4 ± 9.8 points (range, 23-60 points). The ultrasonographic assessment showed SSC tendon healing in 39 (86.7%) cases; tendon retear was recorded in 5 (13.3%) cases. All scores directly correlated with the healing of the tendon. A higher postoperative DASH score was associated with male sex (P = .039, β = 5.538) and a longer follow-up period (P = .044, β = 0.001). The postoperative CMS (P < .001) and UCLA scores (P = .001) were significantly higher in patients younger than 60 years of age at surgery than in older individuals. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic repair of isolated SSC tears achieves excellent clinical and functional results at a mean of 9 years postoperatively, with a satisfactory healing rate. Better functional outcomes correlate with SSC tendon integrity and were observed in male patients and in those younger than 60 years at surgery.
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- Olimpio Galasso
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Græcia" University, Mater Domini" University Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Græcia" University, Mater Domini" University Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Græcia" University, Mater Domini" University Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Græcia" University, Mater Domini" University Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Basso Ionio Hospital, Soverato, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Verde", Fermo, Italy; Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Maria Cecilia" Hospital, Cotignola, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Verde", Fermo, Italy; Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Maria Cecilia" Hospital, Cotignola, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Verde", Fermo, Italy; Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa Maria Cecilia" Hospital, Cotignola, Italy
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Dey Hazra RO, Dey Hazra ME, Hanson JA, Rutledge JC, Horan MP, Rupp MC, Millett PJ. Patient-reported outcomes of arthroscopic repair for partial or full-thickness upper third subscapularis tendon tears with open sub-pectoral biceps tenodesis: minimum 10-year outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:832-840. [PMID: 37659702 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although short-term results are promising, there are limited data for long-term results of arthroscopic subscapularis (SSC) repair. The purpose of this study is to report minimum 10-year outcomes of primary arthroscopic repair of isolated partial or full-thickness tears of the upper third of the SSC tendon. METHODS Patients who underwent arthroscopic repair of isolated upper third SSC tears, Lafosse type I (>50% of tendon thickness) or type II were included. Surgeries were performed by a single surgeon between November 2005 and August 2011. Patient-reported outcome measures were prospectively collected and retrospectively reviewed at minimum follow-up of 10 years. Patient-reported outcomes utilized included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score (SANE), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score (QuickDASH), the Short Form 12 physical component summary, return to activity, and patient satisfaction. A subanalysis of patient age and outcomes was performed. Retears, revision surgeries, and surgical complications were recorded. RESULTS In total, 29 patients with isolated upper third SSC repairs were identified. After application of exclusion criteria, 14 patients were included in the final analysis. Follow-up could be obtained from 11 patients. The mean age at surgery was 52.7 years (range: 36-72) and the mean follow-up was 12 years (range 10-15 years). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score improved from 52.9 ± 21.8 preoperatively to 92.2 ± 13.7 postoperatively (P < .001). Regarding the SANE and QuickDASH scores, only postoperative data were available. Mean postoperative SANE, QuickDASH, and Short Form 12 physical component summary scores were 90.27 ± 10.5, 14.6 ± 15.5, and 49.2 ± 6.6, respectively. Median patient satisfaction was 10 (range 6-10). Patients reported improvements in sleep, activities of daily living, and sports. There was no correlation between patient age and clinical outcome (P > .05). No patients underwent revision surgery for a SSC retear. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic repair of upper third SSC tendon tears leads to improved clinical scores and high patient satisfaction at minimum 10-year follow-up. The procedure is durable, with no failures in the presented cohort.
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- Rony-Orijit Dey Hazra
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; Department for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; Private Practice, Dr. Ulf Kuhlee, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA.
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Kilic AI, Zuk NA, Ardebol J, Pak T, Menendez ME, Denard PJ. Clinical Outcomes and Tendon Healing After Arthroscopic Isolated Subscapularis Tendon Repair: Results at Midterm Follow-up. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671241229429. [PMID: 38390399 PMCID: PMC10883133 DOI: 10.1177/23259671241229429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background Few studies have reported clinical outcomes and tendon healing rates after arthroscopic isolated subscapularis (SSC) repair (AISR). Purpose/Hypothesis The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and tendon healing after AISR. It was hypothesized that AISR would result in satisfactory clinical outcomes along with a high rate of tendon healing at the midterm follow-up. The secondary purpose was to assess the influence of tear size and muscle atrophy on SSC tendon healing and patient-reported outcomes. It was hypothesized that both would be negatively correlated with healing but would have no effect on clinical outcomes . Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on prospectively collected data for 77 patients who underwent primary AISR between 2011 and 2021 at a single institution, with a minimum 2-year postoperative follow-up for all patients. Functional outcomes were assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and the visual analog scale for pain. Repair techniques and concomitant procedures were also collected. SSC tendon healing was evaluated via ultrasound at the final follow-up. Linear regression analysis was performed to determine factors affecting SSC healing. Results The mean follow-up was 58.1 ± 3.3 months. ASES scores significantly improved from 41.5 to 81.6, and the SSV improved from 38.2 to 80.5 (P < .01 for both). Among the 40 patients (51.9%) who underwent postoperative ultrasound, 87.5% showed complete tendon healing. There were no significant differences in outcome scores between healed and unhealed tendons. Increased muscle atrophy and larger tears were correlated with failure of SSC healing (β = -0.285 [P = .015] and β = -0.157 [P = .045], respectively). Conclusion Improved clinical outcomes and an overall high rate of tendon healing were seen at the midterm follow-up after AISR. Smaller tear sizes with less muscle atrophy were correlated with improved tendon healing. However, even when the tendon incompletely healed, the procedure improved functional outcomes.
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- Oregon Shoulder Institute, Medford, Oregon, USA
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Magnuson JA, Coulson CJ, Oh LS, Bonner KF. Subscapularis Tendon Tears: How Best to Approach This Issue. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2023; 31:102-112. [PMID: 38109162 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Subscapularis tears, either in combination with more extensive rotator cuff pathology or in isolation, are a relatively common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction which often requires surgical intervention. Similar to the general treatment of most rotator cuff tears, patients may respond to conservative treatment and not require surgical intervention, especially in the elderly or those with partial tears. However, many subscapularis tears require intervention to address complaints of pain, dysfunction, or both. The spectrum of subscapularis tears ranges from low-grade partial requiring simple debridement to full-thickness tears which have become retracted and irreparable necessitating complex repair. Although open repair had been performed with success, most subscapularis repairs can be accomplished with arthroscopic techniques.
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- Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, FL
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