Abstract  Background: Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common causes of shoulder  complaints in the elderly. Based on the severity and patient's condition, a variety of  methods applies to manage the tear and surgery is an important method, which could  be done by open or arthroscopic technique. The current study aimed to investigate  and report short-term results of arthroscopic repair of...

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK Cuff tear arthropathy (CTA) is a well-defined  degenerative pathology  of the shoulder. When conservative treatments are unable to permit a good quality of life, the reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) can guarantee a good restitution of range of motion, function and strength of the shoulder without pain. In this paper we show our clinical, functional and radiolog...

Objective To evaluate the clinical and functional behavior of patients undergoing cuff tear arthroplasty at different stages of the disease. Methods Cuff tear arthroplasty hemiarthroplasties were performed in 34 patients with rotator cuff arthropathy and associated comorbidities, classified according to Seebauer. The mean age was 76.3 years, and the sample comprised 23 females (67.6%) and 11 ...

BACKGROUND A preexisting rotator cuff tear may affect the draft status and career performance of National Football League (NFL) players. HYPOTHESIS Preexisting rotator cuff tears decrease a player's draft status, performance, and longevity in the NFL. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3. METHODS Medical reports of prospective NFL players during the NFL Sco...

Xanthomatous infiltration may rarely affect the rotator cuff muscles and long head of the biceps tendon. It is the deposition of cholesterol within the rotator cuff muscles and long head of the biceps tendon resulting from hyperlipidemia, specifically high triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. As more commonly seen with xanthomatous infiltration and tear of the Achilles tendon, there may a...

Background Limited literature exists regarding the influence of rotator cuff tear morphology on patient outcomes. Purpose To determine the effect of rotator cuff tear pattern (crescent, U-shape, L-shape) on patient-reported outcomes after rotator cuff repair. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Patients undergoing arthroscopic repair of known full-thickness rotator cu...

This study was undertaken to identify differences in the sonographic appearance of acute and chronic full-thickness rotator cuff tears. The ultrasonograms of 24 patients with an acute rotator cuff tear and 20 with a chronic tear were reviewed for tear size (width), location, and the presence and distribution of fluid. Among these 24 patients, 75% with a midsubstance tear location had an acute t...

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BACKGROUND Restoration of shoulder function is a primary goal when treating patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. A concomitant rotator cuff tear may alter the treatment approach and prognosis for these individuals. The purpose of this study was to define the prevalence of rotator cuff tears in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries. METHODS This is a retrospective review ...