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Bi AS, Morgan AM, O'Brien M, Waterman BR, Strauss EJ, Golant A. Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Current Concepts. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202408000-00015. [PMID: 39186569 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00063] [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: 08/28/2024]
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» Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) are a common pathology with a likely high asymptomatic incidence rate, particularly in the overhead athlete.» The anatomy, 5-layer histology, and relationship to Ellman's classification of PTRCTs have been well studied, with recent interest in radiographic predictors such as the critical shoulder angle and acromial index.» Depending on the definition of tear progression, rates of PTRCT progression range from 4% to 44% and appear related to symptomatology and work/activity level.» Nearly all PTRCTs should be managed conservatively initially, particularly in overhead athletes, with those that fail nonoperative management undergoing arthroscopic debridement ± acromioplasty if <50% thickness or arthroscopic conversion repair or in situ repair if >50% thickness.» Augmentation of PTRCTs is promising, with leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma having the most robust body of supportive data. Mesenchymal signaling cell biologics and the variety of scaffold onlay augments require more rigorous studies before regular usage.
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- Andrew S Bi
- Division of Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Division of Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Division of Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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Longo UG, Marino M, Lalli A, Bandini B, Giannarelli D, Ruiz Ibán MÁ. Arthroscopic management of isolated partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38932614 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study is to provide a comprehensive review on the surgical outcomes following arthroscopic treatments of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PT-RCTs) and to compare the postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score following in situ transtendon repair and tear completion, followed by repair. METHODS Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL and CENTRAL bibliographic databases were searched. Papers including patients with PT-RCTs of any grade who underwent treatment using debridement, in situ transtendon repair, tear completion and repair or bioinductive collagen implants were reviewed. Primary PT-RCTs were the sole indication for surgery. Primary postoperative outcomes assessed included the ASES score, the Absolute Constant-Murley score, the Simple Shoulder Test, the Visual Analogue Scale, the University of California-Los Angeles Shoulder Scale, the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Score, range of motion, complications and revisions. A meta-analysis of comparative studies compared the postoperative ASES score between patients treated with in situ transtendon repair versus tear completion repair. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies were included. The ASES score was reported by four comparative studies with contrasting results. The heterogeneity was high (I2 = 86%), and effect sizes ranged from -0.49 in favour of the tear completion and repair technique to an effect size of +1.07 favouring in situ transtendon repair. The overall effect size of 0.02 suggests an equivalence between the two techniques in terms of the ASES score. Two studies with a total sample size of 111 patients reported on debridement, and four studies with a total sample size of 155 patients reported on bioinductive collagen implants. CONCLUSION Debridement alone is suitable for Ellman grades I-II PT-RCTs. In situ transtendon and tear completion repair techniques yield similar postoperative outcomes. Bioinductive collagen implants hold promise but lack long-term efficacy data. High-quality comparative studies are needed to determine the best treatment for PT-RCTs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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Longo UG, Lalli A, Gobbato B, Nazarian A. Metaverse, virtual reality and augmented reality in total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:396. [PMID: 38773483 PMCID: PMC11106997 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07436-8] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the current knowledge on the role of the metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS A systematic review was performed using the PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive review of the applications of the metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality in in-vivo intraoperative navigation, in the training of orthopedic residents, and in the latest innovations proposed in ex-vivo studies was conducted. RESULTS A total of 22 articles were included in the review. Data on navigated shoulder arthroplasty was extracted from 14 articles: seven hundred ninety-three patients treated with intraoperative navigated rTSA or aTSA were included. Also, three randomized control trials (RCTs) reported outcomes on a total of fifty-three orthopedics surgical residents and doctors receiving VR-based training for rTSA, which were also included in the review. Three studies reporting the latest VR and AR-based rTSA applications and two proof of concept studies were also included in the review. CONCLUSIONS The metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality present immense potential for the future of orthopedic surgery. As these technologies advance, it is crucial to conduct additional research, foster development, and seamlessly integrate them into surgical education to fully harness their capabilities and transform the field. This evolution promises enhanced accuracy, expanded training opportunities, and improved surgical planning capabilities.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Roma, 00128, Italy.
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Roma, 00128, Italy.
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Roma, 00128, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, Roma, 00128, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Sao Jose Jaraguá do Sul, Jaraguá, SC, 89251-830, Brazil
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- Musculoskeletal Translational Innovation Initiative, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Zhang Y, Zhou M, Hou J, Zhang J, Zhou C, Long Y, Ke M, Tang Y, Yang R. Arthroscopic Autologous Coracoacromial Ligament Augment Technique for Particle Thickness of Rotator Cuff with at Least Two Years Follow-Up. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2157-2166. [PMID: 36905294 PMCID: PMC10432468 DOI: 10.1111/os.13697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patch technology has been the new technique in the treatment of partial thickness of the rotator cuff tear (PTRCTs) to address the limitation of traditional techniques. Compared with allogeneic patches and artificial materials, coracoacromial ligament is obviously closer to their own biology. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the functional and radiographic outcomes following arthroscopic autologous coracoacromial ligament augment technique for treatment of PTRCTs. METHOD This study included three female patients with PTRCTs who underwent arthroscopy operation in 2017 with an average age of 51 years (range from 50 to 52 years). The coracoacromial ligament implant was attached to the bursal side surface of the tendon. The clinical results were evaluated by American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), acromiohumeral distance (AHD) and muscle strength before and 12 months after operation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed 24 months after operation to assess the integrity of the anatomical structure of the original tear site. RESULT The average ASES score improved significantly from 57.3 preoperatively to 95.0 at 1-year follow-up. The strength improved significantly from grade 3 preoperatively to grade 5 at 1 year. Two of three patients underwent the MRI at 2-year follow-up. Radiographic released the complete healing of rotator cuff tear. No implant-related serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION The new technique of using autogenous coracoacromial ligament patch augment provides good clinical results on patients with PTRCTs.
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- Yuanhao Zhang
- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Sun Yat‐sen Memorial HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Dey Hazra RO, Dey Hazra ME, Hanson JA, Rutledge JC, Doan KC, Horan MP, Millett PJ. Minimum 10-Year Outcomes After Arthroscopic Repair of Partial-Thickness Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Tears. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:2404-2410. [PMID: 37306068 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231176557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) has been reported to be 13% to 40% within the adult population, accounting for 70% of all rotator cuff tears. Approximately 29% of PTRCTs will progress to full-thickness tears if left untreated. The long-term clinical course after arthroscopic repair of PTRCTs is not well known. PURPOSE To investigate minimum 10-year patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) of the supraspinatus tendon and to report reoperation and complication rates. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS Patients were included who underwent arthroscopic RCR of a PTRCT performed by a single surgeon between October 2005 and October 2011. Arthroscopic RCR was performed with a transtendon repair of partial, articular-sided supraspinatus tendon avulsions, bursal-sided repair, or conversion into a full-thickness tear and repair. PRO data were collected preoperatively and at a minimum 10 years postoperatively. PRO measures included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, the shortened version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score (QuickDASH), the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary, and patient satisfaction. Subanalyses were performed to determine if tear location or age was associated with outcomes. Retears, revision surgery, and surgical complications were recorded. RESULTS In total, 33 patients (21 men, 12 women) at a mean age of 50 years (range, 23-68) met criteria for inclusion. Follow-up was obtained in 28 (87.5%) of the 32 eligible patients ≥10 years out from surgery (mean, 12 years; range, 10-15 years). Of the 33 PTCRTs, 21 were articular sided and 12 were bursal sided. Of the 33 patients, 26 underwent concomitant biceps tenodesis. At follow-up, the mean PROs were significantly improved when compared with preoperative levels: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score from 67.3 to 93.7 (P < .001), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation from 70.9 to 91.2 (P = .004), QuickDASH from 22.3 to 6.6 (P < .004), and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary from 44.8 to 54.2 (P < .001). Median postoperative satisfaction was 10 (range, 5-10). No patient underwent revision surgery. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic repair of PTRCTs results in excellent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction at minimum 10-year follow-up. Furthermore, the procedure is highly durable, with a clinical survivorship rate of 100% at 10 years.
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- Rony-Orijit Dey Hazra
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- Department for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Charité - Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Berlin, Germany
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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Xu P. Effects of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma combined with sodium hyaluronate on shoulder function recovery, pain degree and mental health of patients with rotator cuff injury. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2023:1-20. [PMID: 36841938 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2023.2183312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Rotator cuff injury is a common condition that affects the shoulder and is characterized by damage to the tendons and muscles in the shoulder area. This type of injury can lead to decreased shoulder function, pain, and decreased quality of life for those affected. As such, finding effective treatments for rotator cuff injury is important for improving patient outcomes and reducing the impact of this condition on patients and society. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of SH (Sodium Hyaluronate) and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) in treating rotator cuff injuries in the shoulder. Patients who were diagnosed with Rotator Cuff Injury (RCI) and received treatment at the hospital were selected as the study subjects and divided into four groups. Various treatments were given to patients in each group. Two-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney tests were used to analyze the results. The study found that patients who received ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma combined with sodium hyaluronate had significantly higher shoulder function recovery rates and better quality of life compared to the other groups. They also reported significantly lower pain scores compared to the other groups. The results suggest that ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma combined with sodium hyaluronate can effectively improve the shoulder function of patients with rotator cuff injury, reducing pain and improving their overall well-being. This has implications for improving patient outcomes and reducing the impact of rotator cuff injury on patients and society by providing a promising treatment option for this common condition.
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- Peng Xu
- Department of Articular Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Surgery and Rotator Cuff Disease. Clin Sports Med 2023; 42:1-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Bravi M, Fossati C, Giombini A, Macaluso A, Lazzoli JK, Santacaterina F, Bressi F, Vorini F, Campi S, Papalia R, Pigozzi F. Criteria for Return-to-Play (RTP) after Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Systematic Review of Literature. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11082244. [PMID: 35456339 PMCID: PMC9024603 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11082244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This systematic review of the literature aimed to highlight which criteria are described in the literature to define when a patient, after rotator cuff repair (RCR), is ready for return-to-play (RTP), which includes return to unrestricted activities, return to work, leisure, and sport activities. An online systematic search on the US National Library of Medicine (PubMed/MEDLINE), SCOPUS, Web of Science (WOS), and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, was performed with no data limit until December 2021. A total of 24 studies that reported at least one criterion after RCR were included. Nine criteria were identified and among these, the most reported criterion was the time from surgery, which was used by 78% of the studies; time from surgery was used as the only criterion by 54% of the studies, and in combination with other criteria, in 24% of the studies. Strength and ROM were the most reported criteria after time (25%). These results are in line with a previous systematic review that aimed to identify RTP criteria after surgical shoulder stabilization and with a recent scoping review that investigated RTP criteria among athletes after RCR and anterior shoulder stabilization. Compared to this latest scoping review, our study adds the methodological strength of being conducted according to the Prisma guidelines; furthermore, our study included both athletes and non-athletes to provide a comprehensive view of the criteria used after RCR; moreover, ten additional recent manuscripts were examined with respect to the scoping review.
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- Marco Bravi
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (F.S.); (F.B.)
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (A.M.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (A.M.); (F.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (A.M.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (A.M.); (F.P.)
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- Biomedical Institute, Medical School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói 24220-008, Brazil;
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (F.S.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (M.B.); (F.S.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (F.V.); (S.C.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (F.V.); (S.C.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (F.V.); (S.C.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (A.M.); (F.P.)
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Thangarajah T, Lo IK. Optimal Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Clinical Considerations and Practical Management. Orthop Res Rev 2022; 14:59-70. [PMID: 35250316 PMCID: PMC8893150 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s348726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Partial thickness rotator cuff tears have been diagnosed with increased frequency due to heightened awareness and an improvement in diagnostic modalities. When >50% of the tendon thickness has ruptured, intra-tendinous strain of the residual tendon increases. Surgery is generally confined to patients who have failed non-operative measures and have persistent symptoms. The rationale for repairing partial thickness tears lies in their limited self-healing capacity, and propensity to enlarge over time and progress to a full thickness defect. Although tear debridement and acromioplasty can improve pain and function, tear progression can occur, in addition to worse results being noted in bursal-sided defects. Several surgical strategies have been recommended but there is a lack of evidence to advocate one form of treatment over another. The aim of this narrative review is to discuss the treatment options for partial thickness tears of the rotator cuff.
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- Tanujan Thangarajah
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Correspondence: Tanujan Thangarajah, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Email
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Rehabilitation and Return to Play of the Athlete after an Upper Extremity Injury. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e163-e173. [PMID: 35141548 PMCID: PMC8811509 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diagnosis and Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:1031-1043. [PMID: 34520444 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-01092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Partial thickness rotator cuff tears (PRCTs) are a challenging disease entity. Optimal management of PRCTs continues to be controversial. Although advances in magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography have aided in early diagnosis, arthroscopic evaluation remains the benchmark for diagnosis. Conservative treatment is often the first line of management for most patients; however, evidence suggests that surgical intervention may limit tear progression and the long-term sequelae. Surgical decision making is driven by factors such as age, arm dominance, etiology, activity level, tear thickness, and tear location. Many surgical options have been described in the literature to treat PRCTs including arthroscopic débridement, transosseous, in situ repair techniques, and tear completion and repair. Biologic supplements have also become an attractive alternative to aid in healing; however, the long-term efficacy of these modalities is largely unknown. This article will provide a detailed review of the etiology and natural history of PRCTs, as well as diagnosis, and current management to guide clinical decision-making and formulate an algorithm for management of PRCTs for the orthopaedic surgeon.
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Yoon TH, Kim SJ, Choi YR, Cho JT, Chun YM. Arthroscopic Revision Rotator Cuff Repair: The Role of Previously Neglected Subscapularis Tears. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:3952-3958. [PMID: 34652226 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211047485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Concomitant full-thickness tear of the subscapularis tendon is often neglected during primary posterosuperior rotator cuff repair, and its significance has not been investigated by any previous clinical study. PURPOSE To investigate (1) the clinical and radiological outcomes of revision arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and (2) the number of neglected concomitant subscapularis full-thickness tears in the revision of posterosuperior rotator cuff retears and their structural integrity after repair. STUDY DESIGN Case series, Level of evidence, 4. METHODS This study retrospectively examined 58 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff revision for a retear of a previously repaired posterosuperior rotator cuff. Preoperative and postoperative functional scores and active range of motion (ROM) were assessed. The initial and most recent follow-up magnetic resonance imaging scans before revision and arthroscopic findings at the time of primary repair were reviewed to determine whether the concomitant subscapularis tear was newly developed or preexisting. Final confirmation of the tendon's full-thickness tear was made during the revision procedure. RESULTS At final follow-up, mean functional shoulder scores and ROM improved significantly compared with the preoperative values (P < .001). Among the 58 revision cases, 25 (43.1%) had a neglected full-thickness tear of the subscapularis tendon. The fatty infiltration grade of the neglected subscapularis tear progressed from a mean of 1.1 before primary repair to a mean of 1.6 before revision, and the change indicated statistically significant deterioration (P < .001). Despite clinical improvement after revision surgery, the retear rate was considerable in the re-repaired cuff tendons (37.9%) as well as for the repaired concomitant subscapularis tears (24%). CONCLUSION Among revision rotator cuff repairs, 43.1% had neglected subscapularis tears, and fatty infiltration of these initially neglected subscapularis tendons showed further progression at the time of revision. The retear rate after the repair of neglected subscapularis tears was higher than expected. Thus, detecting and treating subscapularis tear via meticulous preoperative evaluation and thorough inspection during primary arthroscopy are essential.
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- Tae-Hwan Yoon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Chen SY, Xiao ZH, Wang JK. Efficacy of threading lasso fixation in repairing partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion lesions: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:847. [PMID: 34610812 PMCID: PMC8493669 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04739-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) lesion repair remains a topic of debate. We have performed in situ repair of PASTA lesions using a potentially viable threading lasso fixation technique. This retrospective case series aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of PASTA lesion repair using threading lasso fixation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to review this technique and its outcomes in terms of pain and upper extremity function. Methods Twenty-five patients with PASTA lesions who were treated with threading lasso fixation were reviewed. All patients were followed up for at least 1 year. Preoperative and follow-up data were retrospectively collected and reviewed. Clinical outcomes were assessed to evaluate the efficacy of the surgery. Results There were no postoperative complications. The average follow-up period was 25.7 (22–27) months. At the last follow-up, all patients underwent follow-up magnetic resonance imaging; only two cases showed a partially healed tendon and no case converted to full-thickness tear. Furthermore, shoulder pain decreased and mobility was recovered, with statistically significant differences in all scoring measures. Specifically, the mean visual analog scale score decreased from 5.4 ± 1.2 before surgery to 1.1 ± 0.8 at the last follow-up (t = 14.908, P < 0.01), and the mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Assessment Form score improved significantly from 51.6 ± 6.4 to 89.3 ± 5.2 (t = 22.859, P < 0.01). Additionally, the mean University of California Los Angeles score improved from 17.8 ± 3.5 preoperatively to 32.3 ± 1.4 (t = 19.233, P < 0.01). Conclusions Arthroscopic repair using threading lasso fixation is a novel transtendinous technique for patients with partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion. Tendon integrity is preserved with this method, which may result in improved function. Overall, threading lasso fixation technique is an effective treatment.
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- Sun-Yu Chen
- Department of Sports Injury, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, No. 47, Shangteng Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350007, P.R. China.
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- Department of Sports Injury, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, No. 47, Shangteng Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350007, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports Injury, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, No. 47, Shangteng Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350007, P.R. China
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Bushnell BD, Bishai SK, Krupp RJ, McMillan S, Schofield BA, Trenhaile SW, McIntyre LF. Treatment of Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears With a Resorbable Bioinductive Bovine Collagen Implant: 1-Year Results From a Prospective Multicenter Registry. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211027850. [PMID: 34409115 PMCID: PMC8366148 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211027850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Surgical treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears remains challenging and controversial, with several traditional options including debridement with acromioplasty, transtendon or in situ repair, and take-down and repair. A resorbable bioinductive bovine collagen implant has shown promise as an alternative treatment option for partial-thickness tears. Purpose: Data from a registry were analyzed to further establish that the implant contributes to improved patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores across a large number of patients treated for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A total of 19 centers in the United States enrolled patients >21 years old with partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff in a comprehensive prospective multicenter registry. PRO scores were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively at 2 and 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months, and 1 year: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (physical and mental component scores), and Western Ontario Rotator Cuff scores. Revisions were reported throughout the study. Results: The registry included 272 patients with partial-thickness tears (49 grade 1 tears, 101 grade 2 tears, and 122 grade 3 tears), 241 who underwent isolated bioinductive repair (IBR; collagen implant placed after bursectomy without a traditional rotator cuff repair), and 31 who had take-down and repair with bioinductive augmentation. Patients experienced statistically significant and sustained improvement from baseline for all PRO scores beginning at 3 months. Among patients with grade ≥2 tears, those with take-down and repair had significantly inferior scores at 2 and 6 weeks for most PRO scores as compared with those who underwent IBR, but the difference was no longer significant at 1 year for all but the physical component score of the Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey. There were 11 revisions, which occurred at a mean ± SD of 188.7 ± 88.0 days after the index surgery. There were no infections. Conclusion: This registry analysis further establishes across a large data set that this resorbable bioinductive bovine collagen implant improves PROs in all grades of partial-thickness tears, whether used as IBR or in conjunction with take-down and repair. IBR may offer improved early clinical outcomes (≤6 weeks) and comparable outcomes at 1 year when compared with a more invasive “take-down and repair” approach.
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- Norton Orthopedic Institute, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Sacksteder NJ, Field LD. "Ninja Technique" for Percutaneous Completion of Partial-Thickness, Articular-Sided Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1751-e1755. [PMID: 34354917 PMCID: PMC8322452 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Owing to the multifaceted nature of these injuries, various viable methodologies exist for their surgical and nonsurgical management. Among surgically managed patients, those with PASTA (partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion) lesions require careful consideration of technique. Both transtendinous repair and tear completion with subsequent repair have been described. Both techniques offer unique benefits. In this publication, we offer an expedient and minimally invasive technique for tear completion and subsequent repair. The "ninja technique" uses localization via a spinal needle and tear completion with an arthroscopically manipulated scalpel blade. Conversion of partial tears to full-thickness tears using the ninja technique allows for technically simplified repairs while maximizing available tendon length.
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- Address correspondence to Larry D. Field, M.D., Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202, U.S.A.
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No Difference in Outcome Between Articular-Sided and Bursal-Sided Tears: Comparative Study With Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up of Arthroscopic Repairs in 104 Patients in a Single-Surgeon Series. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:1449-1454. [PMID: 33429031 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.12.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate and compare the functional outcomes after arthroscopic repair of bursal-sided versus articular-sided partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone arthroscopic tear completion and subsequent repair of symptomatic partial-thickness rotator cuff tears in a single institution from 2010 to 2015. Range of motion (ROM) (forward flexion and abduction), the pain score as measured on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and outcome scores (Constant-Murley score, University of California, Los Angeles shoulder score, and Oxford Shoulder Score) were calculated preoperatively and at 1 year and 2 years postoperatively. The delta difference was calculated for each outcome parameter at the respective follow-up points as the difference from the preoperative baseline score. RESULTS A total of 104 patients were included. All tears involved the supraspinatus tendon and did not exceed 2 cm. Of the patients, 65 had an articular-sided tear (AST) whereas 39 had a bursal-sided tear (BST). The mean age of the patients was 53.4 years in the AST group and 55.8 years in the BST group. The AST and BST groups did not differ preoperatively in terms of age, sex, and the measured outcome parameters. Postoperatively, the patients in both groups achieved statistically significant improvement in pain relief and functional outcomes at 2 years. No statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 groups in terms of the delta-difference outcomes in ROM in forward flexion (P = .781) or abduction (P = .348), pain score (P = .187), Constant-Murley score (P = .186), University of California, Los Angeles shoulder score (P = .911), and Oxford Shoulder Score (P = .186) at 2 years. CONCLUSIONS Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears treated with arthroscopic tear completion and subsequent repair achieved good outcomes in terms of ROM, functional outcomes, and pain relief at 2 years. There was no difference in outcomes regardless of whether the location of the tear was articular sided or bursal sided. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Rossi LA. Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Repair of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: What Do We Know So Far and Where Should We Put the Focus of Our Future Research? Arthroscopy 2021; 37:1455-1457. [PMID: 33896500 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The available evidence shows that arthroscopic repair using either the transtendon in situ repair technique or the tear completion and subsequent repair technique are associated with favorable results in the short term. Likewise, the location of the lesions (articular or bursal) does not seem to significantly influence the clinical results, regardless of the technique used. Specifically with regard to the surgical technique of choice in the case of deciding to complete the tear and then repair it, it remains to be defined more clearly in future investigations whether it is better to repair with a single- or double-row technique, whether associated subacromial decompression has any advantage and what the results of this technique are in the subgroup of athletes, especially in competitive and overhead athletes in whom repair of rotator cuff tears has shown unfavorable outcomes mainly at the expense of a low return to the same level of sport.
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Manoharan A, Falgout D, Feldman M. Arthroscopic Repair of a PASTA of the Shoulder Using a Bursal Split. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1403-e1408. [PMID: 34141560 PMCID: PMC8185807 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PASTA (partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion) lesions are a subset of partial rotator cuff tears that are commonly treated by surgeons. Multiple surgical techniques exist for managing these lesions, including debridement, transtendinous repair, and completion of the tear and repair. Each of these techniques provides its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and currently there is no consensus on which method provides the best clinical outcomes or ease of procedure. Here, we present our repair technique for PASTA lesions, which involves a bursal split that takes the advantages of previous techniques by allowing improved visualization of the footprint and suture passing while avoiding the takedown any of Sharpey's fibers.
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- Aditya Manoharan
- Address correspondence to Aditya Manoharan, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Room 8401, Tucson, AZ 85724.
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Kim SC, Jung JH, Lee SM, Yoo JC. A Novel Retensioning Technique for Arthroscopic Repair of PASTA Lesions: A Clinical and Radiologic Outcome Study of 24 Shoulders. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:2325967120986884. [PMID: 34250155 PMCID: PMC8237215 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120986884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: There is no consensus on the ideal treatment for partial articular
supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) lesions without tendon damage. Purpose: To introduce a novel “retensioning technique” for arthroscopic PASTA repair
and to assess the clinical and radiologic outcomes of this technique. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 24 patients whose PASTA lesion was
treated using the retensioning technique between January 2011 and December
2015. The mean ± SD patient age was 57.6 ± 7.0 years (range, 43-71 years),
and the mean follow-up period was 57.6 ± 23.4 months (range, 24.0-93.7
months). Sutures were placed at the edge of the PASTA lesion, tensioned, and
fixed to lateral-row anchors. After surgery, shoulder range of motion (ROM)
and functional scores (visual analog scale [VAS] for pain, VAS for function,
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES] score, Constant score, Simple
Shoulder Test, and Korean Shoulder Score) were evaluated at regular
outpatient visits; at 6 months postoperatively, repair integrity was
evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results: At 12 months postoperatively, all ROM variables were improved compared with
preoperative values, and shoulder abduction was improved significantly
(136.00° vs 107.08°; P = .009). At final follow-up (>24
months), the VAS pain, VAS function, and ASES scores improved, from 6.39,
4.26, and 40.09 to 1.00, 8.26, and 85.96, respectively (all
P < .001). At 6 months postoperatively, 21 of the 24
patients (87.5%) underwent follow-up MRI; the postoperative repair integrity
was Sugaya type 1 or 2 for all of these patients, and 13 patients showed
complete improvement of the lesion compared with preoperatively. Conclusion: The retensioning technique showed improved ROM and pain and functional scores
as well as good tendon healing on MRI scans at 6-month follow-up in the
majority of patients. Thus, the retensioning technique appears to be
reliable procedure for the PASTA lesion.
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- Su Cheol Kim
- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Cheow X, Lie DTT. Arthroscopic Single Lateral Row Repair Technique for Small Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e775-e780. [PMID: 33738214 PMCID: PMC7953233 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Small symptomatic rotator cuff tears are a common problem seen by orthopaedic surgeons. Arthroscopic repair has been shown to have favorable outcomes for these lesions. There is as yet no consensus on the ideal technique for the arthroscopic repair of small rotator cuff tears. We present a single lateral row technique for the repair of such lesions, which we believe to be reproducible and effective, that achieves good approximation of the tear while reducing the chance of suture cutouts.
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- Xunqi Cheow
- Address correspondence to Xunqi Cheow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Level 4, Singapore 169856.
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Fama G, Tagliapietra J, Belluzzi E, Pozzuoli A, Biz C, Ruggieri P. Mid-Term Outcomes after Arthroscopic "Tear Completion Repair" of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:74. [PMID: 33477332 PMCID: PMC7829759 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Different arthroscopic procedures are used for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PT-RCTs), but there is still no evidence on the superiority of one procedure over the other. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and the rate of complications of a tear completion repair (TCR) technique. Materials and Methods: Patients who had undergone arthroscopic TCR technique for PT-RCTs with a follow-up of at least 2-years after surgery were included. The TCR technique involved the removal of the "critical zone" and creating microfractures to biologically support tendon healing. Functional outcomes were assessed prospectively by the Constant score (CS) and active and passive range of movement (ROM). Pain and patient satisfaction were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS). Complication rates were recorded, and tendon integrity was assessed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound performed at least 2-years after surgery. Results: Eighty-seven patients with a median age of 57 years were followed-up for a median of 5 years. The CS score improved from 53.5 preoperatively to 94.0 postoperatively (p < 0.001). Median VAS score decreased from 8.6 to 1.0 (p < 0.0001). Median patient satisfaction was 9.3. The overall complication rate was 14.9%. Conclusions: Patients with PT-RCTs of the supraspinatus tendon treated by the TCR technique with "critical zone" removal and biological stimulation by microfractures showed good functional results with excellent strength recovery, a high degree of patient satisfaction, and resolution of painful symptoms at mid-term follow-up.
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- Giuseppe Fama
- Orthopaedic Clinic, UOC Azienda Ospedaliera of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (P.R.)
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (J.T.); (A.P.)
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (J.T.); (A.P.)
- Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (J.T.); (A.P.)
- Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, UOC Azienda Ospedaliera of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (P.R.)
- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (J.T.); (A.P.)
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- Orthopaedic Clinic, UOC Azienda Ospedaliera of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (G.F.); (P.R.)
- Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy; (J.T.); (A.P.)
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Wang C, Yang P, Zhang H, Liu W, Zhang Y, Yu T, Zhao X, Qi C. [Effect of unilateral rotator cuff repair on the contralateral shoulder in patients with bilateral rotator cuff tears]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:1399-1404. [PMID: 33191697 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202006045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective To investigate the effect of unilateral rotator cuff repair on the contralateral shoulder in patients with bilateral rotator cuff tears. Methods A clinical data of 46 patients with bilateral rotator cuff tears met the criteria between May 2016 and May 2019 was retrospectively analyzed. Of 46 patients, 23 patients underwent bilateral conservative treatment (conservation group), 23 patients underwent unilateral arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and conservative treatment on the contralateral side (operation group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, disease duration, degree of rotator cuff tear, and comorbidities between 2 groups ( P>0.05). Before operation and at 6 and 12 months after operation, the degree of the rotator cuff tear was measured by MRI, and the shoulder function was evaluated by the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and range of motion (ROM) (forward flexion, external rotation, external rotation at 90° of abduction, and internal rotation). The evaluation results of the non-surgical side of shoulders in the operation group were compared with one side of shoulders in the conservation group. Results All incisions healed by first intention without any complication after operation. All patients were followed up 12 months. MRI reexamination showed that the degree of rotator cuff tear of the contralateral shoulder in the operation group increased significantly after operation ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the operation group and the conservation group before operation ( P>0.05), but the rotator cuff tear of the contralateral shoulder in the operation group was more serious than that of the conservation group at 6 and 12 months after operation ( P<0.05). At 6 and 12 months after operation, the VAS score, UCLA score, and ASES score significantly improved when compared with the preoperative scores in 2 groups ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the VAS score, UCLA score, and ASES score between 2 groups before operation ( P>0.05). The function scores in the conservation group were better than those in the operation group at 6 and 12 months after operation ( P<0.05). There were significant differences in the ROM of shoulder between pre- and post-operation in 2 groups ( P<0.05). And there was no significant difference between 2 groups at pre- and post-operation ( P>0.05). Conclusion For patients with bilateral rotator cuff tears, the unilateral rotator cuff repair can aggravate the rotator cuff tear of contralateral shoulder.
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- Chen Wang
- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Shandong, 266103, P.R.China
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Goldenberg BT, Schairer WW, Dekker TJ, Lacheta L, Millett PJ. Online Resources for Rotator Cuff Repair: What are Patients Reading? Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2020; 1:e85-e92. [PMID: 32266344 PMCID: PMC7120834 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to use a novel scoring system to evaluate the content and grade the quality of websites that patients may use to learn about rotator cuff repair. Methods Two search terms (“rotator cuff repair” and “rotator cuff surgery”) were entered into 3 Internet search engines (Google, Yahoo, and Bing). We scored the quality of information using a novel scoring system. Website quality was further assessed by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria and Health on the Net Foundation (HON) code certification. The readability of the websites was evaluated with the Flesch-Kincaid score. Results We evaluated 47 websites. The average quality for all websites was 6.47 ± 5.21 (maximum 20 points). There was a large difference in scores between the top 5 websites and the remaining websites (16.30 vs 5.51, P < .001). There was no difference in scores when comparing the 3 different search engines (P = .85). The mean reading level was 10.17 ± 2.24. Reading level was not significantly correlated with quality (rs = 0.14, P = .36). The average JAMA benchmark criteria score for all websites was 2.34 ± 1.11 (maximum 4 points). JAMA criteria score was not significantly correlated with quality (rs = 0.02, P = .91). Sites without HONcode certification had higher quality scores (8.33 ± 4.80) than sites with HONcode certification (6.18 ± 4.66), but this difference was not statistically significant (P = .15). Conclusion The quality of patient-level information on rotator cuff repair on the Internet is both incomplete and written at a reading level higher than current recommendations. Information quality is not significantly correlated with reading level or JAMA criteria, and does not depend on the search term used or HONcode certification. Clinical Relevance Patients having rotator cuff repair may seek information on the Internet; the information may require surgeon clarification.
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.,The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.,The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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After failed conservative management, operative intervention is typically indicated for patients with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) with persistent pain and disability symptoms. For PTRCTs involving < 50% of the tendon thickness, debridement with or without acromioplasty resulted in favourable outcomes in most studies. For PTRCTs involving > 50% of the tendon thickness, in situ repair has proven to significantly improve pain and functional outcomes for articular and bursal PTRCTs. The few available comparative studies in the literature showed similar functional and structural outcomes between in situ repair and repair after conversion to full-thickness tear for PTRCTs. Most non-overhead athletes return to sports at the same level as previous to the injury after in situ repair of PTRCTs. However, rates of return to preinjury level of competition for overhead athletes have been generally poor regardless of the utilized technique. During long-term follow-up, arthroscopic in situ repair of articular and bursal PTRCTs produced excellent functional outcomes in most patients, with a low rate of revision.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:138-144. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190010
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- Luciano A Rossi
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires City, Argentina
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Rossi LA, Ranalletta M. Subacromial Decompression Is Not Beneficial for the Management of Rotator Cuff Disease. JBJS Rev 2020; 8:e0045. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Heffernan JT, Wu VJ, Mulcahey MK, O'Brien MJ, Savoie FH. Double Row-Equivalent PASTA Repair Technique. Arthrosc Tech 2019; 8:e905-e910. [PMID: 31700785 PMCID: PMC6823870 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Articular surface partial rotator cuff tendon tears are a common source of shoulder pain and dysfunction, and there is no consensus regarding the optimal arthroscopic treatment. Commonly accepted techniques, such as transtendinous repair or tear takedown with primary repair, may violate healthy tendon tissue and increase the suture anchor density. In this note, we describe an outside-in double row-equivalent technique for repair of partial articular-sided rotator cuff tears. A medial row of inverted horizontal mattress stitches is placed percutaneously using spinal needles to shuttle partially absorbable braided sutures into the joint. The technique may incorporate a soft tissue biceps tenodesis into the rotator cuff with a second, oblique medial row mattress stitch. Suture limbs are retrieved and tied in the subacromial space and then secured to a lateral anchor. The result is a side-to-side double row-equivalent rotator cuff repair, anatomically reproducing the footprint of the rotator cuff without removing healthy tissue. We believe this is an efficient and reproducible technique that preserves intact bursal tissue, limits implant costs, and produces reliable healing in partial articular-sided tears of the rotator cuff.
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- Address correspondence to Felix H. Savoie III, M.D., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, U.S.A.
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Lacheta L, Millett PJ. Editorial Commentary: Is Arthroscopic In Situ Repair Effective for Long-Term Functional Recovery and Pain Relief in Symptomatic Partial Rotator Cuff Tears? Arthroscopy 2019; 35:703-705. [PMID: 30827424 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Currently, although most evidence suggests that surgery is effective in treating symptomatic partial-thickness rotator cuff tears in patients with failure of nonoperative management and with a tear of more than 50% of the tendon thickness, there is little consensus on the best method of repair. Some surgeons would advocate completing the tear and repairing it, whereas others would advocate performing in situ repair. In our opinion, it is important to also consider treating the long head of the biceps tendon, which is frequently a source of pain at the time of or after surgery.
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