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J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 Jul;29(7S):S80-S86

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke Sport Science Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.

Background: Mood symptoms may be due to shoulder-related depression or anxiety or clinical anxiety/depression. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of shoulder-related and pre-existing diagnosis of depression or anxiety with changes in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score after rotator cuff repair.

Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data on subjects undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair was reviewed. Read More

Clin J Sport Med 2020 Jul;30(4):378-382

Kramer Orthopedics, Newport Beach, CA.

Background: Literature regarding surfing injuries is scarce and most studies report a high number of minor injuries. Recent literature suggests that musculoskeletal injuries are more common than previously reported. In the mid 2000s, competitive surfing has seen an increase in aerial maneuvers, as they have become more highly rewarded by the judging panel, which may be contributing to a change in injury patterns. Read More

Eur J Sport Sci 2020 Jul 7:1-11. Epub 2020 Jul 7.

Laboratoire d'Analyse du Mouvement Humain, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.

A tightness of the posterior structures of the throwing shoulder has been hypothesised to be associated with injuries and pain because of alterations of the scapular kinematics and muscular imbalances. The aims of this study were to identify the clinical and biomechanical profile of symptomatic and asymptomatic overhead athletes with a tight shoulder and to evaluate the efficiency of a self-applied stretching program. Twenty male overhead athletes were recruited. Read More

JMIR Res Protoc 2020 Jul 5;9(7):e17841. Epub 2020 Jul 5.

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Background: Physiotherapy is essential for the successful rehabilitation of common shoulder injuries and following shoulder surgery. Patients may receive some training and supervision for shoulder physiotherapy through private pay or private insurance, but they are typically responsible for performing most of their physiotherapy independently at home. It is unknown how often patients perform their home exercises and if these exercises are performed correctly without supervision. Read More

Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo) 2020 Jun 27;55(3):329-338. Epub 2020 Feb 27.

Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Centro de Traumatologia do Esporte (CETE), Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp), São Paulo, SP, Brasil.

 To identify the clinical, radiological, and arthroscopic correlation of long head of the biceps tendon injuries and their influence on pain when associated with rotator cuff injuries.  Between April and December 2013, 50 patients were evaluated, including 38 (76%) women and 12 (24%) men, with a mean age of 65.1 years old. Read More

Cureus 2020 May 26;12(5):e8304. Epub 2020 May 26.

Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.

Objectives We investigated the relationship between acromial shape, classified as Type I-IV by magnetic resonance imaging, and the occurrence and characteristics of rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Methods This retrospective cohort study included 89 patients aged 25 - 60 years who underwent RCT surgeries in the Orthopedic Department at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) from January 2014 to April 2019. We collected imaging findings from the KAUH record system, which were then entered into a Google form (Google, Inc. Read More

J Orthop Sci 2020 Jun 26. Epub 2020 Jun 26.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Background: Accompanying injuries are frequently seen in middle aged patients with recurrent instability. The aim of this study was to elucidate the associated injuries, report patient outcomes of the following arthroscopic instability surgery regarding 40-60 years old patients with recurrent shoulder instability.

Methods: Patients that underwent arthroscopic instability surgery due to recurrent shoulder instability between February 2008 and November 2015, and which were 40-60 years old were included and evaluated retrospectively. Read More

J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 Jun 26. Epub 2020 Jun 26.

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco, CA. USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. USA. Electronic address:

Background: Rotator cuff (RC) muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration (FI) are independent factors correlated with failure of attempted tendon repair in larger rotator cuff tears. However, there is no effective treatment for RC muscle atrophy and FI at this time. Recent discovery of Brown/beige adipose tissue (BAT) in adults shed a light on a new avenue in treating obesity and excessive fat deposition by promoting BAT activity. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 Jun;99(26):e20591

Department of Joint Surgery.

Background: This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of shoulder arthroscopic surgery (SAS) for patients with rotator cuff injury (RCI).

Methods: We will systematically search for randomized controlled trials in the electronic databases of PUBMED, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. All above databases will be searched from their beginning to March 1, 2020 without language restrictions. Read More

PLoS One 2020 26;15(6):e0234982. Epub 2020 Jun 26.

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Background: Rotator cuff tendon repair in humans is a commonly performed procedure aimed at restoring the tendon-bone interface. Despite significant innovation of surgical techniques and suture anchor implants, only 60% of repairs heal successfully. One strategy to enhance repair is the use of bioactive sutures that provide the native tendon with biophysical cues for healing. Read More

Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020 Jun 11;78:105091. Epub 2020 Jun 11.

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

Background: Numerous studies have reported an association between rotator cuff injury and two-dimensional measures of scapular morphology. However, the mechanical underpinnings explaining how these shape features affect glenohumeral joint function and lead to injury are poorly understood. We hypothesized that three-dimensional features of scapular morphology differentiate asymptomatic shoulders from those with rotator cuff tears, and that these features would alter the mechanical advantage of the supraspinatus. Read More

Am J Sports Med 2020 Jun 24:363546520921177. Epub 2020 Jun 24.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Background: Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesion is a common shoulder injury, particularly in overhead athletes. While surgical management has traditionally consisted of SLAP repair, high rates of revision and complications have led to alternative techniques, such as biceps tenodesis (BT). While BT is commonly reserved for older nonoverhead athletes, indications for its use have expanded in recent years. Read More

ACS Omega 2020 Jun 2;5(23):13913-13925. Epub 2020 Jun 2.

Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea.

Acute and chronic rotator cuff (RC) tears are common etiologies of shoulder disabilities. Despite the advanced surgical techniques and graft materials available for tendon repair, the high re-tear rate remains a critical challenge in RC healing. Inspired by the highly organized nanotopography of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in tendon tissue of the shoulder, nanotopographic scaffolds are developed using polycaprolactone for the repair and regeneration of RC tendons. Read More

Case Rep Orthop 2020 30;2020:9420184. Epub 2020 May 30.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, Katerini, Greece.

Inferior dislocation of the shoulder, also called luxatio erecta, is a rare form of the otherwise common shoulder dislocation. It appears in less than 0.5% of all shoulder dislocations. Read More

Am J Case Rep 2020 Jun 18;21:e923727. Epub 2020 Jun 18.

Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece.

BACKGROUND Luxatio erecta humeri (LEH) is a rare injury present in only 0.5% of shoulder dislocations. Much of the relevant literature is focused on the initial management and proper reduction techniques, although the prevalence of associated injuries can reach 80%. Read More

J Orthop Case Rep 2020 ;9(6):6-10

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, Kansas.,United States,KS.

Introduction: Medial dislocation of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is classically known as a pathognomonic finding for a subscapularis or at least a rotator cuff (RC) injury. However, this case report outlines a young active individual with symptomatic medial dislocation of the long head of the biceps with associated posterior instability, without a corresponding RC injury.

Case Report: An 18-year-old male complained of the left shoulder pain and crepitus after a shoulder injury while playing hockey a year prior. Read More

J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 Jun 12. Epub 2020 Jun 12.

Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

Background: The rotator cuff (RC) and the deltoid muscle are two synergistic units that enable the functionally demanding movements of the shoulder. A number of biomechanical studies assume similar force contribution of the force couple (RC and deltoid) over the whole range of motion, while others propose position dependent force distribution. There is a lack of in vivo data regarding the deltoid`s contribution to shoulder flexion and abduction strength. Read More

Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2020 Jul 15;102(6):408-411. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Wigan, UK.

Introduction: Axillary nerve injury is a major complication of shoulder surgery during glenoid exposure. The aim of this study was to measure the mean distance between the inferior glenoid and the axillary nerve in healthy shoulders and then to compare this distance between osteoarthritic and rotator cuff deficient glenohumeral joints.

Methods: The magnetic resonance images of 50 patients with normal glenohumeral joints were reviewed. Read More

J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 Jun 11. Epub 2020 Jun 11.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, ASAN Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Background: The role of subacromial bursa in rotator cuff surgery is unknown. This study aimed to assess the subacromial bursa role in the healing of supraspinatus tendon injury in a rat model.

Methods: Twenty-three male SD rats (9 weeks old; weight, approximately 296 g) were used in this study. Read More

BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020 Jun 13;21(1):376. Epub 2020 Jun 13.

Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.

Background: The Glenohumeral internal-rotation deficit (GIRD) is related to the altered eccentric external-rotator (ER), the concentric internal-rotator (IR), muscle strength, and the ER: IR ratio. GIRD has been documented as a risk factor for shoulder injuries. However, few studies have investigated the effect of an exercise training on these parameters in athletes with GIRD. Read More

Hip Int 2020 Jun 8:1120700020922522. Epub 2020 Jun 8.

The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Hip abductor tendon tear is a difficult problem to manage. The hip abductor mechanism is made up of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles, both of which contribute to stabilising the pelvis through the gait cycle. Tears of these tendons are likely due to iatrogenic injury during arthroplasty and chronic degenerative tendinopathy. Read More

Comput Med Imaging Graph 2020 May 6;83:101733. Epub 2020 May 6.

Inserm, LaTIM UMR 1101, IBRBS, 22 rue Camille Desmoulins, 29238 Brest, France; Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Brest, 2 avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France; SSR pediatric, Fondation ILDYS, Ty Yann, rue Alain Colas, 29218 Brest, France.

Fully-automated segmentation of pathological shoulder muscles in patients with musculo-skeletal diseases is a challenging task due to the huge variability in muscle shape, size, location, texture and injury. A reliable automatic segmentation method from magnetic resonance images could greatly help clinicians to diagnose pathologies, plan therapeutic interventions and predict interventional outcomes while eliminating time consuming manual segmentation. The purpose of this work is three-fold. Read More

Arthroscopy 2020 06;36(6):1552-1554

Rush University Medical Center.

Recurrent rotator cuff tears are a frequent cause of shoulder disability. To repair a rotator cuff, the surgeon faces both mechanical and biological challenges. Patch use as a scaffold for rotator cuff repair is well-described, as is biological augmentation, with clinical indications and efficacy being the subjects of ongoing study. Read More

Arthroscopy 2020 06;36(6):1515-1516

Master University.

Arthroscopy is a powerful tool in the management of the painful total shoulder arthroplasty and should be considered when evaluating cases in which a clear cause of pain is not present. Patients may present with a painful shoulder arthroplasty due to a number of causes-occult infection, instability, component loosening, malposition, or rotator cuff pathology. In certain cases, advanced imaging may not be diagnostic, given the presence of metal artifact. Read More

Arthroscopy 2020 06;36(6):1492-1493

OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; LUMC, Leiden, the Netherlands.

J Orthop Res 2020 Jun 4. Epub 2020 Jun 4.

Department of Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.

Rotator cuff supraspinatus tendon injuries are common with high rates of anatomic failure after surgical repair. The purpose of the study was to define clinically relevant features of a mouse model of supraspinatus tendon injury to determine painful, functional, and structural outcomes; we further investigated two cell populations mediating healing using genetic lineage tracing after full detachment and repair of the supraspinatus tendon in mice. The pain was assessed using the mouse grimace scale and function by gait analysis and tensile testing. Read More

J Orthop Surg Res 2020 Jun 3;15(1):204. Epub 2020 Jun 3.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.

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. Read More

JSES Int 2020 Jun 7;4(2):318-323. Epub 2020 May 7.

Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, ATOS Clinic Munich, Munich, Germany.

Hypothesis: The purpose of the study was to investigate which anatomic structures are affected in a series of patients with pulley lesions and whether all lesions can be classified according to the Habermeyer classification.

Methods: One hundred consecutive patients with pulley lesions were prospectively studied. During arthroscopy, lesions of the superior glenohumeral ligament (SGHL), medial coracohumeral ligament (MCHL) and/or lateral coracohumeral ligament (LCHL), adjacent rotator cuff, and biceps (long head of the biceps) were recorded. Read More

JSES Int 2020 Jun 22;4(2):302-309. Epub 2020 Feb 22.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Japan.

Background: The ball impact position during spiking in volleyball may influence the pattern of activation of shoulder girdle muscles and, therefore, could be a significant risk factor for shoulder injury.

Methods: Activation of 10 muscles in the dominant shoulder was evaluated using surface electromyography (EMG) in 11 male volleyball players, during spiking in a static standing position, with the goal being to precisely control the specified ball impact positions, without a run-up or ball setting. The following 4 ball impact positions were evaluated: standard, posterior, medial, and lateral. Read More

Arthrosc Tech 2020 May 25;9(5):e675-e681. Epub 2020 Apr 25.

Florida Sports Injury & Orthopaedic Institute, Clermont, Florida, U.S.A.

Massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears are challenging to manage. Often, these tears are not amenable to primary repair and necessitate additional treatment options. This is especially true in patients with absent glenohumeral arthritis in the setting of a massive, irreparable rotator cuff tear. Read More

J Orthop Res 2020 Jun 2. Epub 2020 Jun 2.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital of Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.

To investigate the effect of inhibiting transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β1)/Smad2/3 signaling on rotator cuff (RC) healing. A bilateral supraspinatus tendon detachment-repair model of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats was utilized. A total of 120 SD rats were randomly assigned to six groups and each group received the subacromial injection of normal saline, empty vectors, or lentiviral vectors containing small interfering RNA against TGF-β1, Smad2, Smad3 at the bone-tendon junction. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 May;99(21):e20377

The Acupuncture and Tuina School, The 3rd Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu city, Sichuan province, China.

Background: The tears of rotator cuff is caused by the tears or aseptic inflammation of tendon tissue such as subscapular muscle, supraspinatus muscle, infraspinatus muscle, teres minor muscle, and so on, which make up the rotator cuff. Managements of rotator cuff disease often include acupuncture and manual therapy, usually delivered together. The aim of this review is to assess the effectiveness and safety of such interventions in patients with pain and dysfunction caused by rotator cuff tears. Read More

Sports Biomech 2020 May 24:1-13. Epub 2020 May 24.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine , New Orleans, LA, USA.

Softball is the third most popular women's collegiate sport in the United States, with 19,680 total athletes as of the 2015-2016 season. Despite its popularity and growth in recent years, research focusing on the biomechanics of the windmill pitch and its associated shoulder injuries is relatively scarce. The incidence of shoulder injury is highest during the preseason and the beginning of the regular season. Read More

J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 May 20. Epub 2020 May 20.

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland; Research, Teaching and Development, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland. Electronic address:

Background: The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has dramatically increased in recent years with the advent of new prosthesis designs regularly entering the market. We define the rate of local complications during the first 2 years after RTSA with the Univers Revers prosthesis and describe the changes in radiologic outcomes, as well as function, pain, satisfaction, and quality of life.

Methods: This multicenter, prospective case series included rotator cuff tear arthropathy patients who underwent RTSA with the Univers Revers. Read More

J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2020 May 13. Epub 2020 May 13.

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX (Dr. Sheean); Lexington Clinic Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Center, Lexington, KY (Dr. Kibler); Orthopaedic Specialty Associates, Fort Worth, TX (Dr. Conway); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Dr. Bradley), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Posterior glenohumeral instability in overhead athletes presents a unique set of challenges for both diagnosis and treatment. Although a great deal of attention has been focused on the management of injuries to the biceps-labrum complex and rotator cuff in throwers, comparatively less has been written about posterior glenohumeral instability within this unique cohort. Historically, posterior instability has been observed secondary to either acute trauma or repetitive microtrauma, usually among collision athletes, weight lifters, and rowers. Read More

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2020 May 18. Epub 2020 May 18.

Orthopedic Center, Payathai 3 Hospital and Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Rachatevi, Bangkok, Thailand.

Background: A common complication of rotator cuff (RC) repair is a postoperative stiffness. Postoperative stiffness may develop and lead to inferior functional outcomes. Rotator cuff repair with additional rotator interval (RI) capsular release can be done to prevent postoperative stiffness in rotator cuff tears. Read More

Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2019 05 13;5(1):46. Epub 2019 May 13.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 183 S. Orange Avenue BHSB F-1556, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.

Introduction: Shoulder pain is common in persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), with a prevalence reported as high as 70%. Current treatment of shoulder pain includes conservative measures such as physical therapy, pain medications, patient education, injections, and assistive devices. When conservative treatments fail, shoulder surgery is often the next option. Read More

J Spinal Cord Med 2020 May 7:1-7. Epub 2020 May 7.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) have a high risk of developing shoulder pain, caused by rotator cuff disease. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a potential treatment after conservative treatments fail and prior to surgical intervention; however, it has not been tested in wheelchair users who have recalcitrant shoulder pain associated with rotator cuff disease. The objective of this pilot project was to test the safety and potential treatment effect of an ultrasound-guided PRP injection for shoulder pain in the aforementioned population. Read More

Acta Orthop Belg 2019 Dec;85(4):393-399

Factors associated with tendon degeneration have not been fully investigated. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with tendon degeneration in patients with rotator cuff tear. A total of 93 patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear (fRCT) were included in the study. Read More

Arthroscopy 2020 05;36(5):1321-1322

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

The use of regenerative technologies including mesenchymal stromal cells, also known as connective tissue progenitors (CTPs), has gained tremendous popularity as a primary and adjuvant treatment for many musculoskeletal conditions. The concentration of bone marrow-derived CTPs delivered to the site of injury has been directly correlated to the therapeutic effect in the setting of rotator cuff repair and the healing of long-bone fractures. In addition, there has been some limited in vitro and in vivo evidence to suggest that the delivery of bone marrow-derived CTPs may improve cartilage regeneration. Read More

Arthroscopy 2020 05;36(5):1251-1252

Teikyo University School of Medicine.

Presently, interscalene block is the undisputed gold-standard procedure for postoperative pain management after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery in patients experiencing considerable pain. However, the challenge is to make this short-term total pain relief long-term. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 May;99(18):e20027

Traumatic Orthopedics, Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, 518110, China.

Background: The optimal treatment for symptomatic, nontraumatic rotator cuff tear is unknown. The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare functional improvement after surgical and conservative treatment of nontraumatic rotator cuff tears.

Methods: This is a single-centre, randomized clinical trial with a follow-up of 12 months. Read More

Ann Transl Med 2020 Mar;8(6):335

Department of Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Center, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in the shoulder, whose underlying mechanism is unknown. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in the development of various diseases, but little is known about their potential roles in RCT.

Methods: In this study, we profiled lncRNAs and mRNAs involved in RCT in comparison with the normal tendon (NT) by RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq), to identify potential therapeutic targets. Read More

Int J Neurosci 2020 Apr 30:1-8. Epub 2020 Apr 30.

Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

: Shoulder pain is one of the common musculoskeletal complaints of the patients with spinal cord injury. Corticosteroid injection to the subacromial bursa is one of the confirmed therapies which can be guided by anatomic landmarks or ultrasound. This study is aimed to compare these two methods to find the one with the highest therapeutic impact. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2020 Apr;33(4):348-52

Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing 100102, China.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of arthroscopic 360° capsular release with concomitant rotator cuff repair for patients with rotator cuff tears in global stiff shoulder.

Methods: From December 2016 to December 2018, 247 patients full-thickness rotator cuff tear were treated with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Among them, 42 patients (17%) with global limitation of shoulder movement were treated with arthroscopic 360° capsular release operation at the same time of rotator cuff repair. Read More

Zhongguo Gu Shang 2020 Apr;33(4):312-6

Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang, China.

Objective: To explore the feasibility of arthroscopic humeral ending insertion of rotator cuff, and to provide a scheme for the treatment of giant rotator cuff tears.

Methods: From February 2014 to April 2018, 40 patients with giant rotator cuff tears were operated on and divided into two groups. The study group consisted of 20 patients, including 8 males and 12 females, aged 42 to 82(57. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020 04 24;17(8). Epub 2020 Apr 24.

Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Trigoria 200, 00128 Rome, Italy.

: This study intends to summarize the causes, clinical examination, and treatments of scapular dyskinesis (SD) and to briefly investigate whether alteration can be managed by a precision rehabilitation protocol planned on the basis of features derived from clinical tests. : We performed a comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL and EMBASE databases using various combinations of the keywords "Rotator cuff", "Scapula", "Scapular Dyskinesis", "Shoulder", "Biomechanics" and "Arthroscopy". : SD incidence is growing in patients with shoulder pathologies, even if it is not a specific injury or directly related to a particular injury. Read More

Folia Med (Plovdiv) 2019 12;61(4):612-619

University of Peloponnese, Tripoli, Greece.

Introduction: People suffering from rotator cuff tendinopathy exhibit reduced mobility due to pain. The pain and the limited functionality affect negatively the overall quality of life.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the intensity of pain, the functionality of the upper limbs and the quality of life of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy by using two different therapeutic modalities, shockwave and ultrasound, whose outcomes were assessed pre-treatment and post-treatment as well as after a 4-week follow-up. Read More