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Smith JT, Pill SG, Eggert KA, Brignull CG, Adams KJ, Wyland DJ, Tolan SJ, Thigpen CA, Kissenberth MJ. Corticosteroid injection prior to surgery had no effect on 2-year outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. JSES Int 2024; 8:75-79. [PMID: 38312263 PMCID: PMC10837736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Corticosteroid injections (CSIs) can be an effective nonsurgical treatment for patients with rotator cuff tears. Recent large database studies have raised concern that CSI may result in a higher reoperation rate, increased infection risk, and worse outcome after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reoperation rate, incidence of postoperative infection, and two-year outcomes of patients undergoing ARCR with and without the use of preoperative CSI. Methods An institutional database generated from fellowship-trained orthopedic sports surgeons was retrospectively queried for patients who underwent ARCR with a minimum of two-year follow-up. Inclusion criteria consisted of 1) primary full-thickness rotator cuff tear and 2) preoperative and minimum two-year patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Of the 219 patients identified, 134 patients had preoperative subacromial CSI administered within one year of ARCR. Reoperation rate, number of injections, Visual Analog Scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, and Veterans Rand 12-Item Health Survey Physical Component Score/Mental Component Score were compared between groups at six months, one year, and two years. Chi-square and t-tests were used to compare baseline differences, postoperative infections, and reoperations. A repeated measures Analyses of Covariance was used to measure differences between PROMs at each time point. Simple Analyses of Covariance were used for the two-year sub-analyses for patients receiving CSI within 90 days of surgery and if multiple preoperative CSI had been given (α ≤ 0.05). Results There were no significant demographic differences between groups (P > .05). Preoperative use of subacromial CSI within one year prior to ARCR did not increase reoperation rate (P = .85) or impact PROMs at any timepoint. There were two reoperations during the study period in the CSI group (2 lysis of adhesions). No infections occurred in either cohort. No differences were found if injections were performed within 90 days of surgery or if more than one CSI was administered within the year prior to surgery (P > .05). Conclusion Our results show that preoperative CSI prior to primary ARCR did not increase risk of reoperation, infection, or influence PROMs with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.
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- Justin T. Smith
- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Prisma Health-Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Prisma Health-Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Prisma Health-Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Prisma Health-Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA
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- ATI Physical Therapy, Greenville, SC, USA
- Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopaedics, Greenville, SC, USA
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Evangelidis D, Jeong S, Lin G, Ehigie N, Hamilton P, Sott A, Yousaf S. Are foot and ankle corticosteroid injections safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? A single center prospective observational study. Foot (Edinb) 2023; 56:102001. [PMID: 37027900 PMCID: PMC10014129 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2023.102001] [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: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular corticosteroid injections (ICSI) are commonly used in orthopedic practice. Due to concerns about their immunosuppressive effects, we conducted a prospective observational audit, to monitor for COVID-19 infection amongst a group of foot and ankle patients who received an ICSI during the pandemic. PATIENTS AND METHODS Included were 68 patients (25 males - 43 females, mean age 59.1 years, SD 15.0, range 19 - 90 years) who received a fluoroscopy-guided ICSI within a two-month period during the pandemic. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade was I in 35 % of patients, II in 58 % and III in 7 %. 16 % of patients had black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background. The dose of methylprednisolone injected was 20 mg for 28 % of the patients, 40 mg for 29 % and 80 mg for 43 %. RESULTS All patients were available for follow up at one and four weeks post-injection. None reported COVID-19 infection symptoms within this period. The only complication was a flare-up of joint pain. CONCLUSION Our study showed that the risk of COVID-19 infection to patients receiving foot or ankle ICSI is low. The limitations of this work must be considered, but our findings support the judicious use of corticosteroid injections during the current crisis.
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- St George's University of London, UK.
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Yuan T, Yang S, Qian H, Lai C, Jiang H, Meng J, Zhao J, Bao N. All-inside technique versus in situ transtendon repair for Ellman Ⅲ partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:24-32. [PMID: 35948188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current surgical techniques for repairing Ellman Ⅲ partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) is mainly tear completion followed by repair and in situ transtendon repair, and both techniques have been proven to have good clinical effects. In situ transtendon repair is more widely used because of its high performance in preserving the integrity of the bursal side supraspinatus tendon. However, there is still some scope for improvement. Our purpose was to compare the clinical outcomes of the all-inside repair technique and in situ transtendon repair for Ellman III PASTA. METHODS A retrospective comparative study was conducted on 56 patients who suffered from Ellman Ⅲ PASTA and underwent rotator cuff repair; 28 patients were treated with the all-inside technique (group A), and 28 patients were treated with the transtendinous technique (group B). All patients were followed up for at least 2 years. The visual analog scale (VAS), Constant, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were used to evaluate the patient's shoulder joint function before surgery, 1 month and 3 months after surgery, and at the last time of follow-up. RESULTS Group A showed superiority in pain and functional improvement 1 month after the operation: the VAS score, 2.8 ± 0.3 in group A vs. 4.7 ± 0.4 in group B (P = .042); Constant score, 73 ± 5 in group A vs. 60 ± 6 in group B (P = .038); and ASES score, 75 ± 5 in group A vs. 58 ± 7 in group B (P = .043), whereas there was no statistical difference in group B. However, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up, the VAS, Constant, and ASES scores in both groups were significantly improved (P < .01), and there was no significant statistical difference between the groups (P > .05). Magnetic resonance imaging showed that the repaired rotator cuff tendon-bone healed well; at the last follow-up, all patients were in good function, the pain was completely relieved, and no revision was performed in both groups. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic repair of Ellman Ⅲ PASTA provided satisfactory functional improvements and pain relief regardless of the all-inside and in situ transtendon repair techniques. However, the all-inside repair technique is more beneficial due to its dual function in preserving the intact bursa and avoidance of uneven tension of the articular side, which is advantageous to early postoperative rehabilitation.
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- Tao Yuan
- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Jou E, Zhou AK, Ho JSY, Thahir A. Perioperative use of intra-articular steroids during the COVID-19 pandemic. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022; 32:1225-1235. [PMID: 34468841 PMCID: PMC8408365 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-03105-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE There are growing concerns with the widely used glucocorticoids during the Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic due to the associated immunosuppressive effects, which may increase the risk of COVID-19 infection and worsen COVID-19 patient outcome. Heavily affecting orthopaedics, the pandemic led to delay and cancellation of almost all surgical cases, and procedures including perioperative intra-articular corticosteroid injections (ICIs) saw similar decreases. However, the benefits of ICI treatments during the pandemic may outweigh these potential risks, and their continued use may be warranted. METHODS A literature search was conducted, and all relevant articles including original articles and reviews were identified and considered in full for inclusion, and analysed with expert opinion. Epidemiological statistics and medical guidelines were consulted from relevant authorities. RESULTS ICIs allow a targeted approach on the affected joint and are effective in reducing pain while improving functional outcome and patient quality-of-life. ICIs delay the requirement for surgery, accommodating for the increased healthcare burden during the pandemic, while reducing postoperative hospital stay, bringing significant financial benefits. However, ICIs can exert systemic effects and suppress the immune system. ICIs may increase the risk of COVID-19 infection and reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations, leading to important public health implications. CONCLUSION Perioperative ICI treatments may bring significant, multifaceted benefits during the pandemic. However, ICIs increase the risk of infection, and perioperative COVID-19 is associated with mortality. The use of ICIs during the COVID-19 pandemic should therefore be considered carefully on an individual patient basis, weighing the associated risks and benefits.
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- Eric Jou
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK.
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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Stojanov T, Audigé L, Modler L, Aghlmandi S, Appenzeller-Herzog C, Loucas R, Loucas M, Müller AM. Prognostic factors for improvement of shoulder function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review. JSES Int 2022; 7:50-57. [PMID: 36820428 PMCID: PMC9937854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The identification of factors that specify prognostic models for postoperative results should be based on the best scientific evidence and expert assessment. We aimed to identify, map, and evaluate potential prognostic factors for the improvement of shoulder function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods Longitudinal primary studies of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reporting any multivariable factor analyses for shoulder function improvement with an endpoint assessment of at least 6 months were included. We systematically searched EMBASE, Medline, and Scopus for articles published between January 2014 and June 2021. The risk of bias of included studies and the quality of evidence were assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool and an adapted Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations framework. Results Overall, 24 studies including 73 outcome analyses were included. We classified younger age and smaller tear size as probably prognostic for a greater improvement in objective outcomes. Shorter symptom duration, absence of a worker compensation claim, low preoperative level of functional status, and high preoperative pain level were classified as probably prognostic for greater improvement in patient-reported outcome measures. The quality of the synthesized evidence was low. Twenty-one studies had an overall high risk of bias. Conclusion Six potential prognostic factors for shoulder function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were identified. Along with ongoing expert opinion assessments, they will feed into a prognostic model-building process.
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- Thomas Stojanov
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Corresponding author: Thomas Stojanov, MSc, University Hospital of Basel, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Spitalstrasse 21, CH-4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland,Research and Development, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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How periarticular corticosteroid injections impact the integrity of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:1159-1166. [PMID: 32826188 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Multimodal analgesic (MMA) injections combined with corticosteroids have recently been shown to be effective for managing pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. HYPOTHESIS The goal of this study was to analyze the effects of corticosteroid injections on the integrity of tendon repairs using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The hypothesis was that MMA injections combined with corticosteroids have no deleterious effects on functional outcomes and tendon healing 1 year after surgical rotator cuff repair. METHODS This was a prospective, double-blind study of 50 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair who were randomized into two groups. The study group (n=25) received a periarticular injection of a mixture of ropivacaine, morphine and methylprednisolone at the end of the procedure. The control group (n=25) received a placebo injection. The clinical outcomes were the pain level and complications, while the functional outcomes consisted of the Constant-Murley Score (CMS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder (ASES) score and Simple Shoulder Test (SST). The structural integrity of the operated tendons was analyzed on MRI at a mean follow-up of 15.1±1.3 months for the study group and 15.2±1.1 for the control group (p=0.848). RESULTS Pain on a visual analog scale was significantly reduced in both groups after the surgery. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference between groups at the final follow-up visit (p=0.803). Compared to the preoperative values, the CMS, ASES and SST significantly improved in both groups after surgery but were not significantly different between groups at the final assessment (p=0.801, 0.869 and 0.769, respectively). MRI revealed supraspinatus tendon retears in 16% of patients in the study group and 36% in the control group (p=0.107). There were no infections in the study group as of the final assessment. Advanced age (p=0.049), diabetes (p<0.01) and posterior extension of the tear (p=0.039) negatively impact healing. Corticosteroid injection did not negatively impact healing (p=0.197). CONCLUSION This study shows that MMA injection combined with corticosteroids does not alter the tendon healing, clinical outcomes, or functional outcomes 1 year after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. It remains a safe and effective analgesia method during rotator cuff repair surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II, low-powered placebo-controlled, randomized study.
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Amanollahi A, Asheghan M, Hashemi SE. Subacromial corticosteroid injection versus subcutaneous 5% dextrose in patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy: A short-term randomized clinical trial. Interv Med Appl Sci 2020; 11:154-160. [PMID: 36343292 PMCID: PMC9467332 DOI: 10.1556/1646.11.2019.18] [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: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aim The aim of this study is to compare subcutaneous 5% dextrose versus subacromial corticosteroid injection for the treatment of chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy. Methods We carried out a randomized clinical trial with two parallel groups at a university hospital. Overall, 57 (32 women) were included in two groups of corticosteroid (n = 29) and dextrose (n = 28). The mean pain score was 6.6 (1.0). We used a visual analog scale for pain and goniometry for the range of motion. The measurements were repeated 1 month after the interventions. For corticosteroid, a single injection of triamcinolone and 1% lidocaine, and for dextrose, a mixture of 5% dextrose and 2% lidocaine three times weekly were prescribed. Results Both interventions were effective in decreasing pain compared to the baseline (both p < 0.001). The difference in pain between the two groups was nearly significant 1-month post-intervention (p = 0.052). The comparison of the two groups in considerable pain reduction (≥2.8) was in favor of dextrose (p = 0.046). The differences in the range of motion were not conclusive. None of the participants reported an important adverse effect. Conclusion The 5% dextrose treatment is at least as effective as corticosteroid for reducing pain in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
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- Asadollah Amanollahi
- 1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- 2 Exercise Physiology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- 2 Exercise Physiology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Cimino AM, Veazey GC, McMurtrie JT, Isbell J, Arguello AM, Brabston EW, Ponce BA, Momaya AM. Corticosteroid Injections May Increase Retear and Revision Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2020; 36:2334-2341. [PMID: 32389769 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To synthesize the clinical outcome data of preoperative and postoperative corticosteroid injections (CIs) and their effect on rotator cuff repairs (RCRs). METHODS A systematic review was performed to identify studies that reported the results or clinical outcomes of RCRs in patients receiving either preoperative or postoperative CIs. The searches were performed using MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Embase, and studies were chosen following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines. RESULTS A total of 11 studies were included with data for 176,352 shoulders: 6 studies involving 175,256 shoulders with data regarding preoperative CIs, 4 studies involving 1,096 shoulders with data regarding postoperative CIs, and 1 study with 212 shoulders containing preoperative and postoperative data. Preoperative CIs were found in 3 studies to increase the risk of revision surgery when administered within 6 months (odds ratio [OR], 1.38-1.82) and up to 1 year (OR, 1.12-1.52) prior to RCR, with revision rates in 2 studies being highest when patients received 2 or more injections (OR, 2.12-3.26) in the prior year. Postoperative CIs reduced pain and improved functional outcomes in 5 studies without increasing the retear rates (5.7%-19% for CI and 14%-18.4% for control) in most studies. CONCLUSIONS CIs provide benefit by relieving pain and improving functional outcome scores. However, repeated preoperative CIs may increase retear rates and the likelihood of revision surgery. A lower frequency of CI and longer preoperative waiting period after CI should be considered to decrease such risks. Postoperative CIs several weeks after RCR do not appear to increase retear rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level I through IV studies.
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- Addison M Cimino
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.
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Nakamura Y, Gotoh M, Mitsui Y, Nakamura H, Ohzono H, Okawa T, Shiba N. Preoperative hyaluronic acid injection modulates postoperative functional outcome in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:204. [PMID: 32493376 PMCID: PMC7268750 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-01715-5] [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: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) generally yields acceptable clinical results. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide, is present in the extracellular matrix of soft connective tissue and synovial fluid, and its injection is known to significantly improve pain and clinical outcomes after rotator cuff injury. Some studies have described the role of HA injections as conservative therapy for rotator cuff tears. Since the subacromial bursa is believed to be the main source of shoulder pain in rotator cuff tears, subacromial injection is frequently used before surgery; however, its relationship with the clinical outcome after surgery remains unclarified. Therefore, we aimed to examine effects of preoperative subacromial HA injection on postoperative clinical outcome in patients with ARCR. Methods Ninety-eight patients were divided into a HA injection group and a non-injection group. The functional outcome measured was the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) score. Univariate analysis was performed to obtain variables with p values less than 0.1; we then used propensity score analysis, adjusting for pre- and post-operative confounding factors. Results The UCLA scores of all patients significantly improved 1 year postoperatively (PO) (p < 0.05). Subacromial HA injections were performed in patients with worse preoperative function. Univariate analysis showed significantly greater improvements in the injection group than in the non-injection group in terms of preoperative UCLA score, trauma, diabetes mellitus, UCLA score 3 months PO, abduction strength 4 months PO, and internal rotation (IR) strength 6 and 12 months PO. Propensity score analysis demonstrated that UCLA scores 3 months PO and IR strength 12 months PO in the injection group were significantly greater than those in the non-injection group. There were no significant differences in postoperative re-tear rates between the groups. In sub-analysis of the injection group, propensity scores showed that concurrent use of local anesthetics did not affect the data, suggesting that HA was effective. Conclusion Subacromial injection was administered to patients with worse function before ARCR. Propensity score analysis successfully demonstrated that functional outcome after surgery was improved in patients who were administered this injection compared with patients who were not administered this injection before surgery.
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- Yosuke Nakamura
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Medical Center, 155-1 Kokubu-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 839-0863, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Medical Center, 155-1 Kokubu-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 839-0863, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Medical Center, 155-1 Kokubu-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 839-0863, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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Hasan SS. Timing Is Everything: Commentary on an article by Brian Forsythe, MD, et al.: "The Timing of Injections Prior to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Impacts the Risk of Surgical Site Infection". J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:e33. [PMID: 30994597 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Samer S Hasan
- MercyHealth-Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Weber AE, Trasolini NA, Mayer EN, Essilfie A, Vangsness CT, Gamradt SC, Tibone JE, Kang HP. Injections Prior to Rotator Cuff Repair Are Associated With Increased Rotator Cuff Revision Rates. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:717-724. [PMID: 30733024 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.10.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether shoulder injections prior to rotator cuff repair (RCR) are associated with deleterious surgical outcomes. METHODS Two large national insurance databases were used to identify a total of 22,156 patients who received ipsilateral shoulder injections prior to RCR. They were age, sex, obesity, smoking status, and comorbidity matched to a control group of patients who underwent RCR without prior injections. The 2 groups were compared regarding RCR revision rates. RESULTS Patients who received injections prior to RCR were more likely to undergo RCR revision than matched controls (odds ratio [OR], 1.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38-1.68; P < .0001). Patients who received injections closer to the time of index RCR were more likely to undergo revision (P < .0001). Patients who received a single injection prior to RCR had a higher likelihood of revision (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.10-1.43; P = .001). Patients who received 2 or more injections prior to RCR had a greater than 2-fold odds of revision (combined OR, 2.12; 95% CI, 1.82-2.47; P < .0001) versus the control group. CONCLUSIONS This study strongly suggests a correlation between preoperative shoulder injections and revision RCR. There is also a frequency dependence and time dependence to this finding, with more frequent injections and with administration of injections closer to the time of surgery both independently associated with higher revision RCR rates. Presently, on the basis of this retrospective database study, orthopaedic surgeons should exercise due caution regarding shoulder injections in patients whom they are considering to be surgical candidates for RCR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Alexander E Weber
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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Editorial Commentary: "Doctor, Are You Sure the Steroid Injection Won't Harm My Shoulder?" Perhaps We Should Stop Injecting Corticosteroids and Just Repair Those Rotator Cuffs. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:51-53. [PMID: 30611363 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Analysis of insurance records indicates that 2 or more corticosteroid injections before rotator cuff repair could triple the odds of revision. The cause-and-effect relationship cannot be ascertained because it remains unclear whether steroids worsen outcomes or are injected in shoulders that are worse to start with. Registry studies cannot adjust for lesional determinants of prognosis and should be interpreted with caution to avoid depriving patients from safe and simple treatments to delay or circumvent surgery. The risks of corticosteroids could be mitigated using radiographically guided infiltration and, ultimately, by rapid surgical repair in young patients before the advent of fatty infiltration and tendon retraction.
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Vicenti G, Moretti L, Carrozzo M, Pesce V, Solarino G, Moretti B. Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis. Musculoskelet Surg 2018; 102:21-27. [PMID: 30343477 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-018-0549-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff is an increasingly popular procedure, the mini-open (MO) repair still remains a viable and appreciated technique. The purpose of the study was to analyze the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with isolated supraspinatus tear undergoing MO or arthroscopic surgery (AS) repair. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-six patients underwent supraspinatus repair with anchors: 24 with MO technique and 22 with AS procedure. They were evaluated postoperatively at 3, 6, 12 months and 2 years. RESULTS The mean surgery time, the mean hospital stay and the average costs were shorter in the MO patients respect to the AS group. Despite an initial better Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand and Constant Murley Score in the first 6 months of follow-up in the AS group, no differences were detected at 24 months. CONCLUSION This study suggests that isolated supraspinatus tears can be treated with a MO or arthroscopic repair procedure with similar clinical outcome in the long-term postoperative period. The mean surgery time and the average costs are less in the MO group respect to the AS group.
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- G Vicenti
- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Organs of Sense, Orthopedics Section, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bari, Policlinico, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy
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Sarcoid of the Upper Humerus Found Incidentally on MR Images Obtained for Work-Up of Rotator Cuff Tear Where Compromised Tissue Quality Was a Concern for Surgical Success. Case Rep Radiol 2018; 2018:3579527. [PMID: 29984032 PMCID: PMC6015673 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3579527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic systemic inflammatory disorder characterized histologically by noncaseating granulomas. The pathogenesis likely includes genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors. The lungs, skin, and eyes are most commonly affected. Although bone involvement is possible, sarcoidosis of the humerus is rare, with few cases reported. Furthermore, we are unaware of any reports of sarcoidosis of the upper humerus with a coexisting rotator cuff tear. We report the case of a 50-year-old female with sarcoidosis of the humerus and a coexisting tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Her medical history includes type 2 diabetes, depression, and fatigue. She had chronic shoulder pain that worsened after her dog jerked on the leash. Radiographs were grossly normal. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a possible small full-thickness rotator cuff tear. Multiple rounded lesions were also noted within the proximal humerus. A biopsy demonstrated noncaseating granulomas, confirming the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. There was concern that her sarcoid lesions would compromise bone quality, limiting options for surgical repair of her rotator cuff tear. However, it was determined that her lesion did not involve cortical bone, and surgery was performed. During surgery, the supraspinatus tendon was found to be partially torn and was treated with arthroscopic debridement and acromioplasty. An excellent result was ultimately achieved after her rheumatologist started adalimumab injections. This case demonstrates that there can be a rare incidental finding of osseous sarcoid lesions in the upper humerus where the bone might be compromised in the location of a planned rotator cuff repair.
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