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Ducasse M, Collin P. Hawkins award 2023: clinical outcome and tendon healing after arthroscopic repair of isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective comparative study in patients older than 70 years vs. patients younger than 50 years. JSES Int 2024; 8:673-680. [PMID: 39035654 PMCID: PMC11258851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.03.005] [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: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and structural outcomes after arthroscopic repair of isolated supraspinatus tears in patients older than 70 years vs. patients younger than 50 years to determine whether age influences the treatment of these tears. Methods We conducted a retrospective, comparative study of 87 shoulders of 86 patients older than 70 years who underwent rotator cuff repair after isolated full-thickness supraspinatus tear between January 2010 and December 2020. A control group of 87 patients younger than 50 years was matched for sex, body mass index, smoking habits, tendon retraction according to Patte and fatty infiltration according to Goutallier. Clinical assessment used Constant-Murley Score (CMS), age- and sex-matched Constant Scores and Subjective Shoulder Value at 6 months. Cuff integrity was evaluated using ultrasonography based on the Sugaya criteria, types I-II-III being considered as healed. Results The CMS significantly improved by +17.91 points in elderly patients compared with +7.47 points in controls (P < .1) and activity (P = .2), mobility (P < .1), and strength (P < .1). The adjusted CMS significantly improved by +24.94 in elderly patients compared with +8.49 points in controls (P < .1). The Subjective Shoulder Value improved by +29.48 points in elderly patients compared with +23.47 points in controls. The improvement was similar in both groups. (P < .10). Satisfaction was similar in both groups (P = .31). Regarding structural outcomes, patients younger than 50 years presented better results in terms of healing than patients older than 70 years, as the healing rate was 73.7% in the elderly group and 88.5% in the control group (P = .1). The clinical outcomes were not significantly associated with the tendon healing (P = .1). Conclusion Functional gain for patients older than 70 years is better than their younger peers despite their low-grade healing. Arthroscopic repair after isolated supraspinatus tears should be considered as a valuable treatment regardless the age.
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- Mehdi Ducasse
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen Normandy University Hospital Center, Caen, France
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- CHP Saint-Grégoire, Saint-Grégoire, France
- American Hospital of Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Clinique Victor Hugo, Paris, France
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Kajita Y, Iwahori Y, Harada Y, Takahashi R, Sagami R, Deie M. Comparison of clinical outcome and repair integrity after arthroscopic suture-bridge and triple-row rotator cuff repairs of Fosbury flop tears. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:823-827. [PMID: 37236874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.05.003] [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: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Fosbury flop tear (FFT) has recently been described as a rotator cuff tear that has flipped upon itself and adhered medially. FFT is known to have a high retear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The cause of the high postoperative retear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is believed to be due to the inability to achieve anatomical reduction because of difficulties in reducing the torn tendon stump. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs using the triple-row technique may allow better anatomical reduction of the cuff tear when compared with the suture-bridge technique. We compared the clinical outcomes and cuff integrity of the triple-row and suture-bridge techniques in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for FFT. METHODS Patients with small-to-medium sized cuff tears of the supraspinatus tendon alone who were diagnosed with FFT, underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and had 2 or more years of follow-up were included. A total of 34 shoulders underwent the triple-row technique and 22 shoulders underwent the suture-bridge technique. The following were compared between the two techniques: patient background, operation time, number of anchors used during the operation, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, active range of motion, and retear rate. RESULTS No significant difference in patient background was found between the two techniques. Although active range of motion was significantly improved compared with preoperative scores, no significant difference was observed between techniques. The triple-row technique demonstrated a significantly higher 24-month postoperative JOA score, significantly shorter surgery time, significantly lower retear rate, and significantly larger number of anchors used during the operation. CONCLUSIONS The triple-row technique was an effective method compared with the suture-bridge technique in cases with FFT.
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- Yukihiro Kajita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asahi Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Japan
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Meng C, Jiang B, Liu M, Kang F, Kong L, Zhang T, Wang C, Wang J, Han C, Ren Y. Repair of rotator cuff tears in patients aged 75 years and older: Does it make sense? A systematic review. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1060700. [PMID: 36733288 PMCID: PMC9887178 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1060700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Rotator cuff injuries are common, and morbidity increases with age. The asymptomatic full-thickness tear rate is 40% in the over 75-year-old population. Purpose This study aimed to systematically review the literature on the outcomes of rotator cuff repair among >75 years old patients. Study design Systematic review. Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A literature search was performed in the electronic databases of PubMed, Medline, Embase, and The Cochrane Library. Studies in English evaluating repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in patients aged >75 years were included. Results Six studies were reviewed, including 311 patients (313 shoulders) treated with arthroscopic and/or open rotator cuff repair. Sixty-one patients were lost to follow-up, leaving 252 shoulders with outcome data. Patients in this age group demonstrated a significant improvement in the clinical and functional scores after rotator cuff repair, with a high satisfaction rate. The mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores improved from 43.8 (range, 42.0-45.5) preoperatively to 85.3 (range, 84.0 to 86.5) postoperatively, and the mean Constant scores improved from 45.4 (range, 34.7-55.5) to 78.6 (range, 67.0-91.6). Pain, evaluated in all studies by the visual analog scale for pain, showed a significant improvement at the last follow-up compared with the mean preoperative score. Furthermore, range of motion and return to daily activities and sports gained marked improvements. Conclusion Rotator cuff repair in patients aged >75 years could achieve high clinical success rates with good outcomes and pain relief. Although patients in this age group are at a high risk of retear, rotator cuff repair may offer a good option with significant functional and clinical improvement.
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- Chenyang Meng
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China,*Correspondence: Changxu Han ✉
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China,Yizhong Ren ✉
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Returning to Golf after Rotator Cuff Repair. JSES Int 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Kajita Y, Iwahori Y, Harada Y, Takahashi R, Sagami R, Deie M. Clinical outcome and repair integrity after arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair: Triple-row versus suture-bridge techniques. J Orthop Sci 2022:S0949-2658(22)00131-2. [PMID: 35688652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and cuff integrity of the triple-row technique and suture-bridge technique in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS Among patients with more than two years of follow-up (mean 27.4 ± 7.2 months), 71 shoulders that underwent the triple-row technique (46 male and 25 female; mean age, 62.7 ± 10.1 years; small-to-medium tears, 42 shoulders; large-to-massive tears, 29 shoulders) and 64 shoulders that underwent the suture-bridge technique (43 male and 21 female; mean age, 65.5 ± 8.4 years; small-to-medium tears, 46 shoulders; large-to-massive tears, 18 shoulders) were examined. The patient background, operation time, number of anchors used during the operation, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, Active range of motion, and retear rate were evaluated and compared between the two techniques. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the patient background between the two techniques. The JOA score and Active range of motion were significantly improved compared to preoperative scores; however, there were no difference between the two techniques. The number of anchors used during the operation was 5.4 ± 1.6 for the triple-row technique and 4.1 ± 1.9 for the suture-bridge technique. Although significantly more anchors were used for the triple-row technique, there was no significant difference in the operation time between the two techniques. The retear rate was 7.1% for small-to-medium tears and 3.4% for large-to-massive tears using the triple-row technique, and 10.9% for small-to-medium tears and 33.3% for large-to-massive tears using the suture-bridge technique. The retear rate was significantly lower in large-to-massive tears when using the triple-row technique. CONCLUSION The triple-row technique was an effective method compared to the suture-bridge technique in cases with large-to-massive tears.
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- Yukihiro Kajita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asahi Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Japan
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Plantz MA, Wu SA, Gerlach EB, Arpey NC, Swiatek PR, Carney JJ, Tjong VK. Increased 30-Day Postoperative Readmission and Medical Complication Rates Among Patients 65 Years and Older Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e1151-e1159. [PMID: 35747632 PMCID: PMC9210468 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Mark A. Plantz
- Address correspondence to Mark A. Plantz, B.S., 676 N. St. Clair. St., Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60611, U.S.A.
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Li HS, Zhou M, Huang P, Liu J, Tang H, Zhang CK, Wang YJ, Shi YX, Liao YT, Jin BY, Tang KL, Zhou B. Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of the thoracolumbar fascia graft for massive rotator cuff tears in a rat model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31:699-710. [PMID: 34775038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fascial autografts, which are easily available grafts, have provided a promising option in patients with massive rotator cuff tears. However, no fascial autografts other than the fascia lata have been reported, and the exact healing process of the fascia-to-bone interface is not well understood. The objective of this study is to histologically and biomechanically evaluate the effect of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) on fascia-to-bone healing. METHODS A total of 88 rats were used in this study. Eight rats were killed at the beginning to form an intact control group, and the other rats were divided randomly into 2 groups (40 rats per group): the TLF augmentation group (TLF group) and the repair group (R group). The right supraspinatus was detached, and a 3 × 5 mm defect of the supraspinatus was created. The TLF was used to augment the torn supraspinatus in the TLF group, whereas in the R group, the torn supraspinatus was repaired in only a transosseous manner. Histology and biomechanics were assessed at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS The modified tendon maturation score of the TLF group was higher than that of the R group at 8 weeks (23.00 ± 0.71 vs. 24.40 ± 0.89, P = .025) and 16 weeks (24.60 ± 0.55 vs. 26.40 ± 0.55, P ≤ .001). The TLF group showed a rapid vascular reaction, and the peak value appeared at 1 week. Later, the capillary density decreased, and almost no angiogenesis was observed at 8 weeks postoperatively. Immunohistochemistry results demonstrated a significantly higher percentage of collagen I in the TLF group at 4, 8, and 16 weeks (24.78% ± 2.76% vs. 20.67% ± 2.11% at 4 weeks, P = .046; 25.46% ± 1.77% vs. 21.49% ± 2.33% at 8 weeks, P = .026; 34.77% ± 2.25% vs. 30.01% ± 3.17% at 16 weeks, P = .040) postoperatively. Biomechanical tests revealed that the ultimate failure force in the TLF group was significantly higher than that in the R group at the final evaluation (29.13 ± 2.49 N vs. 23.10 ± 3.47 N, P = .022). CONCLUSIONS The TLF autograft can promote a faster biological healing process and a better fixation strength. It could be used as an alternative reinforcement or bridging patch when the fascia lata is not appropriate or available for superior capsule reconstruction (SCR).
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- Huai-Sheng Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Vervaecke AJ, Carbone AD, Zubizarreta N, Poeran J, Parsons BO, Verborgt O, Galatz LM, Cagle PJ. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for rotator cuff tears with and without prior failed rotator cuff repair: A large-scale comparative analysis. J Orthop 2022; 31:1-5. [PMID: 35299693 PMCID: PMC8920866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Background Large-scale data assessing the effect of a prior failed rotator cuff repair (RCR) on the outcome of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is currently lacking. Therefore, this study aimed (1) to assess the course of patients undergoing RCR, specifically focusing on the need for conversion to RSA within two years, and (2) to compare outcomes following RSA performed for rotator cuff tears (RCTs) with and without prior RCR. Methods This retrospective cohort study included data from the CMS Data Set (2016-2018). For the first study objective, we included patients undergoing an RCR; these were followed for 24 months to identify a conversion to RSA. For the second study objective, we included RSAs for RCTs, stratified by those with and without a prior RCR (preceding 24 months). Outcomes (hospitalization cost, institutional post-acute care discharge, 90-day readmission and health resource utilization up to 6 months post-RSA) were compared between propensity score-matched groups. Results Out of 33,244 RCRs, 433 (1.3%) patients underwent RSA conversion within two years. Among 7534 RSA cases for RCTs, 245 (3.3%) had an RCR in the preceding two years. In the propensity score analysis, except for a minimal increase in the number of physical rehabilitation visits (RR 1.10; p = 0.0009), no differences were observed between those with and without prior RCR in terms of other RSA outcomes. These included hospitalization cost, discharge to institutional post-acute care facility, 90-day readmission and 6-month post-op cost. Conclusion Rotator cuff repair in elderly patients, when utilizing currently employed indication criteria, results in low conversion rates to RSA within 2 years postoperatively. Furthermore, large dataset outcomes after RSA for RCT such as cost, post-acute care discharge, physical rehabilitation, and readmission rates appear not to be negatively affected by the presence of a prior RCR. Level of evidence Level 3 evidence; Retrospective cohort study.
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Lu H, Li S, Zhang T, Wang Z, Chen C, Chen H, Xiao H, Wang L, Chen Y, Tang Y, Xie S, Wu B, Hu J. Treadmill running initiation times and bone-tendon interface repair in a murine rotator cuff repair model. J Orthop Res 2021; 39:2017-2027. [PMID: 32936496 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Postoperative exercise has been demonstrated to be beneficial for bone-tendon interface (BTI) healing, yet the debate regarding the optimal time to initiate exercise after tendon enthesis repair is ongoing. This study aimed to evaluate the initiation times for exercise after enthesis repair. A total of 192 C57BL/6 mice underwent acute supraspinatus tendon injury repair. The animals were then randomly assigned to four groups: free cage activity after repair (control group); treadmill running started on postoperative day 2 (2-day delayed group); treadmill running started on postoperative day 7 (7-day delayed group), and treadmill running started on postoperative day 14 (14-day delayed group). Mice were euthanized at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively, and histological, biomechanical, and bone morphometric tests were performed. Higher failure loads and bone volume fractions were found for the 7-day delayed group and the 14-day delayed group at 4 weeks postoperatively. The 7-day delayed group had better biomechanical properties and higher bone volume fractions than the 2-day delayed group at 4 weeks postoperatively. Histologically, the 7-day delayed group exhibited lower modified tendon-to-bone maturity scores than the control group and the 2-day delayed group at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. Quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction results showed that the 7-day delayed group had higher expressions of chondrogenic- and osteogenic-related genes. Statement of clinical significance: Postoperative treadmill running initiated on postoperative day 7 had a more prominent effect on BTI healing than other treatment regimens in this study and could accelerate BTI healing and rotator cuff repair.
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- Hongbin Lu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Injury, Aging and Regenerative Medicine of Hunan Province, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Frangiamore S, Dornan GJ, Horan MP, Mannava S, Fritz EM, Hussain ZB, Moatshe G, Godin JA, Pogorzelski J, Millett PJ. Predictive Modeling to Determine Functional Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:1559-1567. [PMID: 32406765 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520914632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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 Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic surgical procedures; however, patient-reported outcomes have varied greatly in the literature. PURPOSE To identify preoperative factors that affect outcomes and to develop prognostic tools for predicting functional outcomes in future ARCR cases. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Patients were included who underwent ARCR for repairable full-thickness rotator cuff tears with at least 2 years of follow-up. Twelve predictors were entered as candidate predictors in each model: age, sex, workers' compensation (WC) status, previous cuff repair, tear size, tear shape, multiple-tendon involvement, tendon stump length, Goutallier classification, critical shoulder angle, length of follow-up, and baseline subjective outcomes score. Postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-12 PCS), QuickDASH (short version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand), and patient satisfaction were each modeled through proportional odds ordinal logistic regression. Model results were presented with marginal covariate effect plots and predictive nomograms. RESULTS Overall, 552 shoulders fit inclusion criteria. The mean age at surgery was 60.2 years (range, 23-81 years). Twenty-five (4.5%) shoulders underwent revision cuff repair or reverse arthroplasty at a mean 1.9 years (range, 0.1-7.9 years) postoperatively. Overall, 509 shoulders were eligible for follow-up, and minimum 2-year postoperative patient-reported outcomes were obtained for 449 (88.2%) at a mean 4.8 years (range, 2-11 years). The ASES score demonstrated significant improvement from pre- to postoperative median (interquartile range): 58 (44.9-71.6) to 98.3 (89.9-100; P < .001). Women demonstrated significantly higher 2-year reoperation rates than men (5.8% vs 1.6%; odds ratio, 2.8 [95% CI, 0.73-9.6]; P = .023). Independently significant predictors for lower postoperative ASES scores included previous ARCR (P < .001), female sex (P < .001), and a WC claim (P < .001). Significant predictors for worse QuickDASH scores included WC claim (P < .001), female sex (P < .001), previous ARCR (P = .007), and ≥7 years of follow-up time. Significant predictors for lower SF-12 PCS scores included WC claim (P < .001), female sex (P = .001), and lower baseline SF-12 PCS. Last, significant independent predictors of patient satisfaction included previous ARCR (P = .004), WC claim (P = .011), female sex (P = .041), and age (P = .041). CONCLUSION Excellent clinical outcomes and low failure rates were obtained after ARCR by using careful patient selection and modern surgical techniques for ARCR. Female sex, WC claim, and previous ARCR were significant predictors of poorer outcomes in at least 3 patient-reported outcome models. Prognostic nomograms were developed to aid in future patient selection, clinical decision making, and patient education.
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- Salvatore Frangiamore
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research, Vail, Colorado, USA
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Altintas B, Anderson NL, Pitta R, Buckley PS, Bhatia S, Provencher MT, Millett PJ. Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears in the Elderly: Does It Make Sense? A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:744-753. [PMID: 31038992 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519834574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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 The indications and outcomes for rotator cuff repair (RCR) among patients ≥70 years old are not widely reported. Many active patients in this age range desire a joint-preserving option, and several small series reported successful clinical outcomes after RCR among patients aged ≥70 years. PURPOSE To systematically review the literature on the outcomes of RCR among patients ≥70 years old. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The electronic databases of PubMed and Cochrane were used for the literature search. The quality of the included studies was evaluated according to the Coleman Methodology Score. Studies in English evaluating repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears among patients aged ≥70 years were included. RESULTS Eleven studies were reviewed, including 680 patients (694 shoulders) who were treated with arthroscopic and/or open RCR with a mean follow-up of 24.2 months (range, 12-40.8 months). Forty patients were lost to follow-up, leaving 654 shoulders with outcome data. This age group demonstrated a significant increase in clinical and functional outcomes after RCR with high satisfaction. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores showed an improvement from 44.2 (range, 35.4-56) preoperatively to 87.9 (range, 84-90.3) postoperatively, while Constant scores improved from 41.7 (range, 22.6-53.6) to 70.8 (range, 58.6-76). Postoperative imaging evaluation was performed on 513 shoulders, revealing a retear rate of 27.1% (139 shoulders). There were 45 retears after open repair and 94 after arthroscopic repair. The difference in retear rate among patients receiving arthroscopic repairs was not significantly different than open repairs (P = .831). Pain according to a visual analog scale improved from 5.5 (range, 4.6-6.4) preoperatively to 1.3 (range, 0.5-2.3) postoperatively. CONCLUSION RCR among patients ≥70 years old shows high clinical success rates with good outcomes and overall excellent pain relief. Although patients in this age group have a high potential for retear or persistent defects on imaging studies, RCR offers a joint-preserving option with significant functional and clinical improvement for the appropriately indicated patient.
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- Burak Altintas
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.,The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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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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- Department of Orthopaedics, Northwestern Medicine, Warrenville, Illinois, 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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Park I, Lee HJ, Choi YH, Kim YS. Arthroscopic repair of large to massive rotator cuff tears in patients younger than 60 years. J Orthop Sci 2020; 25:104-109. [PMID: 30948197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2019.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of rotator cuff tears in young patients has increased recently with the increase in sports and recreation activities, however, few studies have reported clinical outcomes after arthroscopic repair of large to massive rotator cuff tears in young patients. This study aimed to evaluate preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes after arthroscopic repair of large to massive rotator cuff tears in patients younger than 60 years, and to compare these results with those of tear size-matched patients older than 60 years. METHODS Forty-eight patients who underwent arthroscopic repair for large to massive rotator cuff tears were included. Group I (n = 24) consisted of patients younger than 60 years, while tear size-matched patients older than 60 years were assigned to group II (n = 24). Clinical outcomes were evaluated preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, and at the final visit. All patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) preoperatively and at 3 and 12 months postoperatively to evaluate repair integrity. RESULTS The mean patient age was 53.4 ± 4.2 years in group I and 67.4 ± 4.5 in group II (P = 0.001). At the last visit, there were no significant differences in postoperative clinical scores or passive range of motion between two groups. However, young patients complained of shoulder pain less frequently than elderly patients (visual analog scale for pain at last visit: 0.8 ± 0.3 in group I, 2.4 ± 1.9 in group II, P = 0.04). Elderly patients showed more advanced fatty infiltration preoperatively than young patients and advanced fatty infiltration was correlated with postoperative repair integrity (r = 0.83, P = 0.001). Postoperative re-tear rate was 12.5% in group I, and 33.3% in group II (P = 0.08). CONCLUSION More satisfactory clinical and structural outcomes followed by less advanced preoperative fatty infiltration can be expected in younger patients compared with patients older than 60 years, based on large to massive rotator cuff tear treatment outcomes.
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- In Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea.
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Fang Y, Zhang Q. Outcomes after rotator cuff repair in the elderly as assessed by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons shoulder score. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2020; 75:e1817. [PMID: 32844954 PMCID: PMC7426592 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2020/e1817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Rotator cuff tears are common among the elderly, and studies on the outcomes after rotator cuff repair in the elderly are limited. We carried out this meta-analysis with systematic literature search, aiming to clarify the outcomes after rotator cuff repair in the elderly as assessed by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score. We conducted a literature search through October 2019 in PubMed and EMBASE databases and performed meta-analysis to calculate the summary mean difference comparing the post- and pre-operation ASES scores under both fixed-effect and random-effect models. Among 4978 studies identified through literature search, four studies (two in the United States, one in France, and one in Republic of Korea) were eligible for the meta-analysis, including 282 patients who were aged over 70 years. These studies had low heterogeneity as measured by Cochran's Q test (p=0.88) and I2 statistic (0%). The ASES scores on average increased by 39.7 (95% confidence interval 28.3-51.1, p<0.001) after rotator cuff repair, in both fixed-effect and random-effect models. No substantial publication bias was indicated. Our findings suggest improved outcomes after rotator cuff repair in the elderly population as measured by the ASES score, and such improvements have been consistent in previous studies.
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Daniels SD, Stewart CM, Garvey KD, Brook EM, Higgins LD, Matzkin EG. Sex-Based Differences in Patient-Reported Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119881959. [PMID: 31803785 PMCID: PMC6878615 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119881959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Rotator cuff repair is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on the shoulder. Previous studies have indicated that pain and disability can vary significantly between patients with similarly appearing rotator cuff tears on diagnostic imaging. Prior literature has compared functional outcomes between operative and nonoperative treatments as well as variability in surgical techniques. However, few studies have examined postoperative outcomes based on patient factors such as sex. Purpose To compare patient-reported outcomes after rotator cuff repair between men and women. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods A total of 283 patients (153 male, 130 female) who underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were included in this study; of those, 275 patients (97.2%) completed 1-year follow-up. Patient-reported pain visual analog scale (VAS), Veterans RAND 12-item Health Survey (VR-12 mental and physical components), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scores were collected preoperatively and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year postoperatively using an electronic outcomes system. Results Women reported higher VAS pain scores when compared with men preoperatively (P < .01) and at 2 weeks (P < .01), 6 weeks (P < .01), and 3 months (P = .02) postoperatively. Additionally, women experienced a greater overall change in the mean VAS score preoperatively when compared with 1 year postoperatively (P < .01). The use of narcotic pain medication 2 weeks after surgery was greater in women (P = .032). Women had significantly lower preoperative VR-12 mental scores (P = .03) and experienced a greater increase in the mean VR-12 mental score preoperatively when compared with 1 year postoperatively (P < .01). Men had higher ASES scores preoperatively (P < .01) and at 3 months postoperatively (P < .01). Women experienced a greater overall change in the ASES score preoperatively when compared with 1 year postoperatively (P < .01). Conclusion Women reported greater pain and decreased shoulder function compared with men during the initial 3 months after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. There were no sex-based differences in patient-reported outcomes at 1-year follow-up. The results of this study indicate that there are sex-related differences in the early postoperative recovery of patients undergoing rotator cuff repair, contributing to postoperative expectations for both clinicians and patients alike.
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- Stephen D Daniels
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Fox GWC, Rodriguez S, Rivera-Reyes L, Loo G, Hazan A, Hwang U. PROMIS Physical Function 10-Item Short Form for Older Adults in an Emergency Setting. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2019; 75:1418-1423. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glz163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Functional status in older adults predicts hospital use and mortality, and offers insight into independence and quality of life. The Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was developed to improve and standardize patient-reported outcomes measurements. The PROMIS Physical Function (PROMIS PF) 10-Item Short Form was not created specifically for older adults. By comparing PROMIS with the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (Katz), we evaluated PROMIS for measurement of physical function versus general function in an older adult population seen in the ED.
Methods
A prospective, convenience sample of ED patients 65 years and older (from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015) completed Katz and PROMIS PF. Both were compared for scoring distributions and conventional scoring thresholds for severity of impairment (eg, minimal, moderate, severe). We assessed convergence through Spearman correlations, equivalents of conventional thresholds and ranges of physical function, and item-response frequencies.
Results
A total of 357 completed both function surveys. PROMIS PF and Katz have a modest positive correlation (r = .50, p < .01). Mean PROMIS PF scores within Katz scoring ranges for minimal (43, SD = 10), moderate (32, SD = 7), and severe (24, SD = 7) impairment fell within respective PROMIS PF scoring ranges (severe = 14–29, moderate = 30–39, mild = 40–45), indicating convergence. PROMIS identified impairment in 3× as many patients as did Katz, as PROMIS assesses vigorous physical function (eg, running, heavy lifting) not queried by Katz. However, PROMIS does not assess select activities of daily living (ADLs; eg, feeding, continence) important for assessment of function in older adults.
Conclusions
There is a modest correlation between PROMIS and Katz. PROMIS may better assess physical function than Katz, but is not an adequate replacement for assessment of general functional status in older adults.
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- G W Conner Fox
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Brookdale, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), New York
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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Witney-Lagen C, Mazis G, Bruguera J, Atoun E, Sforza G, Levy O. Do elderly patients gain as much benefit from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair as their younger peers? J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:1056-1065. [PMID: 30704915 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to ascertain whether patients aged older than 75 years achieve outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair comparable to younger patients. METHODS Arthroscopic cuff repair was performed in 60 shoulders of 59 patients aged older than 75 years. A control group of 60 younger patients, matched for sex, tear size, and American Society of Anesthesiology Functional Classification grade were included. Surgery occurred from 2006 to 2016. Prospective outcomes were the Constant score (CS), Subjective Shoulder Value, pain, satisfaction, and operative complications. Mean follow-up was 29 months. RESULTS The elderly group was a mean age of 78 years compared with 59 years for controls. Tear sizes were 25 massive, 20 large, 12 medium, and 3 small. The CS improved by 25.1 points in elderly patients compared with 23.7 points for controls (P = .742). Pain improved by 7.5 of 15 in elderly patients vs. 6.2 of 15 in controls (P = .055). Fifty-five of 59 older patients were satisfied compared with 52 of 60 controls (P = .378). The overall complication rate did not differ between the groups (P = .509). Both groups had 1 infection and 1 stiffness. An acromioclavicular joint cyst developed in 1 younger patient, and a traumatic retear occurred in 1 patient. Subsequent reverse total shoulder arthroplasty was performed in 4 elderly patients at a mean of 28 months after cuff repair. Massive tears had higher risk for subsequent reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (P = .026). CONCLUSION Elderly patients benefit as much from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair as their younger counterparts. Similar improvements in CS, Subjective Shoulder Value, pain, and satisfaction occurred for both elderly and control patients. Arthroscopic repair was safe and effective in both groups. Even elderly patients with massive tears showed clinically significant improvements. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair should be considered as a valuable treatment irrespective of age.
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- Caroline Witney-Lagen
- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK
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- Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, UK.
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Micallef J, Pandya J, Low AK. Management of rotator cuff tears in the elderly population. Maturitas 2019; 123:9-14. [PMID: 31027684 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are a common cause of shoulder pain and weakness in the elderly (age > 65yrs) and result in reduced quality of life, loss of income and a burden on health care. With the elderly population living longer there is a growing interest in the effective and efficient management of RCTs. In a majority of cases, the initial treatment is conservative, with physical therapy, analgesics and possibly corticosteroid or plasma rich protein injections. There are various surgical options, including rotator cuff repair, superior capsule reconstruction, subacromial decompression and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The aim of this article is to provide a narrative review of evidence guiding the management options for RCTs in the elderly.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Clinical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Duchman KR, Mickelson DT, Little BA, Hash TW, Lemmex DB, Toth AP, Garrigues GE. Graft use in the treatment of large and massive rotator cuff tears: an overview of techniques and modes of failure with MRI correlation. Skeletal Radiol 2019; 48:47-55. [PMID: 29978243 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-3015-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Despite technical advances, repair of large or massive rotator cuff tears continues to demonstrate a relatively high rate of failure. Rotator cuff repair or superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using a variety of commercially available grafts provides a promising option in patients with tears that may be at high risk for failure or otherwise considered irreparable. There are three major graft constructs that exist when utilizing graft in rotator cuff repair or reconstruction: augmentation at the rotator cuff footprint, bridging, and SCR. Each construct has a unique appearance when evaluated using postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and each construct has unique sites that are predisposed to failure. Understanding the basic principles of these constructs can help the radiologist better evaluate the postoperative MRI appearance of these increasingly utilized procedures.
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- Kyle R Duchman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
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- Proliance Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 510 8th Avenue NE Suite 200, Issaquah, WA, 98029, USA
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- OrthoCarolina, 197 Piedmont Boulevard Suite 111, Rock Hill, SC, 29732, USA
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- Radsource, 2305 Anderson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27608, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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Rugg CM, Gallo RA, Craig EV, Feeley BT. The pathogenesis and management of cuff tear arthropathy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:2271-2283. [PMID: 30268586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Massive rotator cuff tears may lead to the development of cuff tear arthropathy (CTA). Although this pathology has been recognized for more than 150 years, treatment strategies have continued to evolve. During the last decade, there has been increased understanding of the molecular and cellular changes that govern rotator cuff tear outcomes and development of new treatment strategies to repair or reconstruct the rotator cuff. These have included an expansion of the use of arthroscopic double-row transosseous-equivalent repairs and the development of superior capsule reconstruction. However, the greatest change in the management of CTA has been the expansion of the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, which has become the standard of care for patients who do not have a repair option and when nonoperative management has failed. This review article summarizes the current literature on the management of CTA, including nonoperative, repair, reconstruction, and replacement options, with a focus on literature in the last 5 years.
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- Caitlin M Rugg
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Nganga M, Lizarondo L, Krishnan J, Stephenson M. Management of full thickness rotator cuff tears in the elderly: a systematic review protocol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 16:1628-1633. [PMID: 30113547 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of non-surgical and surgical treatment on the clinical and functional outcomes of elderly patients with full thickness rotator cuff tear.
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- Michael Nganga
- The International Musculoskeletal Research Institute Inc., Adelaide, South Australia.,Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- The International Musculoskeletal Research Institute Inc., Adelaide, South Australia.,Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Failed rotator cuff repairs can pose a clinical challenge to the treating orthopedic surgeon. There are many nonsurgical and surgical options available to address the failed rotator cuff repair. Surgical options include revising the primary repair, partial or nonanatomic repair, tendon transfer, biological augmentation or use of tissue-engineered grafts for reconstruction, or total joint arthroplasty (typically with a modern reverse total shoulder arthroplasty system). The treating surgeon must assess the patient's functional status, health status, and expectations in order to customize the appropriate treatment plan for addressing the failed rotator cuff repair. With the abundance of treatment options available, there is typically an adequate solution to help the patient regain function and experience less pain.
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Piekaar RSM, Bouman ICE, van Kampen PM, van Eijk F, Huijsmans PE. Early promising outcome following arthroscopic implantation of the subacromial balloon spacer for treating massive rotator cuff tear. Musculoskelet Surg 2017; 102:247-255. [PMID: 29151232 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-017-0525-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Massive rotator cuff tear (RCT) can result in disability and severe pain. When conservative treatment fails, surgical treatment should be considered, as various surgical options can provide relatively satisfactory results. However, choosing an optimal treatment remains controversial. A relatively new treatment for irreparable RCT is the arthroscopic implantation of a biodegradable balloon spacer into the subacromial space. Here, we examined whether placement of this balloon spacer reduces pain and improves functional outcome in patients with an irreparable RCT. Patients were followed for 1 year following implantation. METHODS In this prospective single-arm study, a biodegradable balloon spacer was implanted into the subacromial space of patients with a massive RCT. Pain was evaluated using a numeric rating scale (NRS), and functional outcome was evaluated using the Oxford shoulder score (OSS) and the Constant-Murley shoulder score (CMS). Five follow-up visits were performed during the first postoperative year. RESULTS Forty-six shoulders in 44 patients with massive RCT were treated by surgical implantation of the subacromial balloon spacer. The mean reduction in NRS score was 3.5 points (95% CI 2.5-4.4), and 74% of patients achieved the minimal clinically important difference of 2 points by the 1-year follow-up visit. Functional outcome improved significantly based on OSS and CMS scores, and 80% of patients reported that they were satisfied with their outcome. No surgical or postoperative medical complications due to implantation of the balloon spacer were reported. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that arthroscopic implantation of a biodegradable balloon spacer in the subacromial space significantly reduces pain and improves activities of daily living in patients with massive RCT during 1 year of follow-up. The specific contribution of the balloon with respect to improved clinical outcome needs further study, ideally in a randomized controlled trial.
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- R S M Piekaar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haga Hospital The Hague, Sportlaan 600, 2566 MJ, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bergman Clinics, Laan van Oversteen 20, 2289 CX, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bergman Clinics, Laan van Oversteen 20, 2289 CX, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bergman Clinics, Laan van Oversteen 20, 2289 CX, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
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Hsu JE, Tang A, Matsen FA. Patient self-assessed shoulder comfort and function and active motion are not closely related to surgically documented rotator cuff tear integrity. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:1938-1942. [PMID: 28689826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rationale for rotator cuff repair surgery is that better integrity of the cuff should be associated with better comfort and function. However, in patients with cuff disease, there is not good evidence that the degree of rotator cuff integrity is closely associated with the shoulder's comfort, function, or active motion. The goal of this study was to explore these relationships in shoulders with surgically documented cuff disease. METHODS In 55 shoulders having surgery for cuff-related symptoms, we correlated the preoperative Simple Shoulder Test score with the objectively measured preoperative active shoulder motion and with the integrity of the cuff observed at surgery. RESULTS The 16 shoulders with tendinosis or partial-thickness tears had an average Simple Shoulder Test score of 3.7 ± 3.3, active abduction of 111° ± 38°, and active flexion of 115° ± 36°. The corresponding values were 3.6 ± 2.8, 94° ± 47°, and 94° ± 52° for the 22 full-thickness supraspinatus tears and 3.9 ± 2.7, 89° ± 39°, and 100° ± 39° for the 17 supraspinatus and infraspinatus tears. CONCLUSION In this study, surgically observed cuff integrity was not strongly associated with the shoulder's comfort or function. Whereas surgeons often seek to improve the integrity of the rotator cuff, the management of patients with rotator cuff disorders needs to be informed by a better understanding of the factors other than cuff integrity that influence the comfort and functioning of shoulders with cuff disease.
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- Jason E Hsu
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Houck DA, Kraeutler MJ, Schuette HB, McCarty EC, Bravman JT. Early Versus Delayed Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-analyses. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:2911-2915. [PMID: 28288280 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517692543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [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 Previous meta-analyses have been conducted to compare outcomes of early versus delayed motion after rotator cuff repair. PURPOSE To conduct a systematic review of overlapping meta-analyses comparing early versus delayed motion rehabilitation protocols after rotator cuff repair to determine which meta-analyses provide the best available evidence. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS A systematic review was performed by searching PubMed and Cochrane Library databases. Search terms included "rotator cuff repair," "early passive motion," "immobilization," "rehabilitation protocol," and "meta-analysis." Results were reviewed to determine study eligibility. Patient outcomes and structural healing were extracted from these meta-analyses. Meta-analysis quality was assessed using the Oxman-Guyatt and Quality of Reporting of Meta-analyses (QUOROM) systems. The Jadad decision algorithm was then used to determine which meta-analyses provided the best level of evidence. RESULTS Seven meta-analyses containing a total of 5896 patients met the eligibility criteria (1 Level I evidence, 4 Level II evidence, 2 Level III evidence). None of these meta-analyses found immobilization to be superior to early motion; however, most studies suggested that early motion would increase range of motion (ROM), thereby reducing time of recovery. Three of these studies suggested that tear size contributed to the choice of rehabilitation to ensure proper healing of the shoulder. A study by Chan et al in 2014 received the highest QUOROM and Oxman-Guyatt scores, and therefore this meta-analysis appeared to have the highest level of evidence. Additionally, a study by Riboh and Garrigues in 2014 was selected as the highest quality study in this systematic review according to the Jadad decision algorithm. CONCLUSION The current, best available evidence suggests that early motion improves ROM after rotator cuff repair but increases the risk of rotator cuff retear. Lower quality meta-analyses indicate that tear size may provide a better strategy in determining the correct rehabilitation protocol.
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- Darby A Houck
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Atesok K, MacDonald P, Leiter J, McRae S, Stranges G, Old J. Postoperative deep shoulder infections following rotator cuff repair. World J Orthop 2017; 8:612-618. [PMID: 28875126 PMCID: PMC5565492 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i8.612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in orthopaedic surgery. The reported incidence of deep soft-tissue infections after RCR ranges between 0.3% and 1.9%. Deep shoulder infection after RCR appears uncommon, but the actual incidence may be higher as many cases may go unreported. Clinical presentation may include increasing shoulder pain and stiffness, high temperature, local erythema, swelling, warmth, and fibrinous exudate. Generalized fatigue and signs of sepsis may be present in severe cases. Varying clinical presentation coupled with a low index of suspicion may result in delayed diagnosis. Laboratory findings include high erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein level, and, rarely, abnormal peripheral blood leucocyte count. Aspiration of glenohumeral joint synovial fluid with analysis of cell count, gram staining and culture should be performed in all patients suspected with deep shoulder infection after RCR. The most commonly isolated pathogens are Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus aureus. Management of a deep soft-tissue infection of the shoulder after RCR involves surgical debridement with lavage and long-term intravenous antibiotic treatment based on the pathogen identified. Although deep shoulder infection after RCR is usually successfully treated, complications of this condition can be devastating. Prolonged course of intravenous antibiotic treatment, extensive soft-tissue destruction and adhesions may result in substantially diminished functional outcomes.
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