Rotator Cuff Repair
Randomized controlled trials: Read more than just the abstract
Randomized controlled trials sit atop the research triangle as the best-quality evidence available in medical research. Using the best method to randomly assign patients in a trial is critical to account for sample size and multiple covariables.
Certain groups of patients benefit most from RSA for massive rotator cuff tears
KOLOA, Hawaii — Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for massive rotator cuff tears is indicated for patients who are aged 70 years or older, patients with pseudoparalysis or patients who are aged 65 or older with arthritis, a presenter said.
VIDEO: Consider many factors in treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Xavier A. Duralde, MD, spoke about the treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.
Rotator cuff repair without acromioplasty associated with increased reoperation rates
Results showed patients who underwent rotator cuff repair without acromioplasty had increased reoperation rates compared with patients who underwent the procedure with acromioplasty.
AAOS releases annual shoulder, elbow registry report
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released its third annual report on data from procedures performed in the AAOS Shoulder and Elbow Registry, according to a press release.
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair decreased pain, improved outcomes in patients of all ages
ATLANTA — Arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears decreased pain, improved clinical outcomes and increased return to activity in patients of all ages, according to presented data.
Full-thickness rotator cuff repair with bovine collagen implant may be safe, effective
Published results showed arthroscopic double-row repair augmented with a bioinductive bovine collagen implant may yield favorable rates of radiographic retear and substantial functional recovery for full-thickness rotator cuff tears.
Tranexamic acid did not change pump pressure, improve visualization in rotator cuff repair
According to published results, tranexamic acid did not influence pump pressure or improve arthroscopic visualization in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair.
Patients may safely return to driving as early as 2 weeks after rotator cuff repair
For patients undergoing rotator cuff repair, a safe return to driving can be made as early as 2 weeks after surgery with no clinically important negative impact on driving fitness, according to published results.
Suprascapular nerve release may not be routinely needed for rotator cuff repair
The addition of suprascapular nerve release did not provide significant improvements in functional outcomes or pain relief and may not be needed for patients undergoing rotator cuff tendon repair, according to published results.