Rotator Cuff Repair
Articles and resources for Rotator Cuff Repair in Orthopedic Surgery.
Rotator cuff repair is a surgical procedure aimed at fixing tears in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Common reasons for considering this surgery include persistent pain, weakness, and limited range of motion that do not improve with conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication. Injuries from sports, falls, or degenerative conditions can lead to rotator cuff tears, making repair essential for restoring shoulder function and alleviating discomfort.
The procedure can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy, which involves smaller incisions. During the surgery, the surgeon reattaches the torn tendon to the bone using sutures or anchors. Patients can expect to spend some time in recovery, which may include immobilization of the shoulder and a structured rehabilitation program to regain strength and mobility over time.
The benefits of rotator cuff repair often include reduced pain, improved shoulder function, and a better quality of life. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved, such as infection, stiffness, or incomplete healing. Understanding these potential outcomes can help patients make informed decisions regarding their treatment options in consultation with their healthcare provider.
Assessing Rotator Cuff Repair: How Sonoelastography Can Help
This research paper reviews the use of sonoelastography, a type of imaging technology, in assessing the risk of re-tearing after surgery to repair torn rotator cuffs. Rotator cuff tears, often found i...Benefits of Early Rotator Cuff Repair for Stronger Shoulder Healing
This research study was done to see if there is any truth to the common belief that early surgery is best for severe shoulder injuries (specifically rotator cuff tears). To test this, the researchers ...Benefits of Preserving Tendon Structure in Rotator Cuff Repair
This research paper suggests that when treating a tear in the rotator cuff (the group of muscles and tendons that provide stability to the shoulder), if there is a remaining piece of the tendon still ...Best Techniques for Rotator Cuff Repair: What You Should Know
This research paper is about a study conducted to determine the best method for repairing rotator cuffs (a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder) in rats. The researchers tested the strength of...Biceps Rerouting Technique for Effective Rotator Cuff Repair
The research paper discusses a new technique called biceps rerouting (BR) for treating severe shoulder injuries, particularly rotator cuff tears. When the damaged tendon cannot be re-positioned or rep...Biologics in Rotator Cuff Repair: Enhancing Healing and Recovery
The paper discusses the frequent issue of rotator cuff tears, mainly in middle-aged and older people. Even with surgical advancements, these injuries often occur again due to the complex structure of ...Boosting Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair: the Role of Antioxidants
This study looked at how reducing oxidative stress (a type of damage that can occur in our cells) could potentially speed up the healing process after a specific type of shoulder surgery, known as a r...Chitosan and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Better Rotator Cuff Repair
This study examines the use of a special substance, made from a material called chitosan, in helping to repair the rotator cuff - a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. The researchers tested...Comparing Knotted and Knotless Techniques for Rotator Cuff Repair
This study examined two different surgical techniques used to repair torn rotator cuffs in the shoulder - a "knotted suture bridge" method and a "knotless suture tape bridge" method. The researchers l...Comparing Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Repair with and Without Nerve
This study aimed to compare the results of a particular shoulder surgery called arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, which is used to fix major tears in the rotator cuff, in patients who also had a proce...Comparing Single-Row and Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes
This study analyzed previous scientific research comparing two surgical techniques for repairing the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. The methods compared were single-row ...Early Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair: Benefits for Recovery
This research paper is a review of multiple studies that compare the outcomes of different rehabilitation strategies after rotator cuff repair (a common shoulder surgery). The main question is whether...Effective Arthroscopic Repair for Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears Explained
This research reviews existing studies on arthroscopic repair, a type of minimally invasive surgery, for severe long-term rotator cuff tears (a common shoulder injury). The researchers looked at studi...Effective Rotator Cuff Repair: Comparing Two Surgical Techniques
In simpler terms, the research paper is about a study conducted to compare two different methods of repairing torn rotator cuffs, a common shoulder injury. The traditional method involves reattaching ...Effective Rotator Cuff Repair: Exploring Graft Options for Recovery
This research paper discusses the challenge of treating large, unrepairable tears in the rotator cuff, which is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. One possible solution is using a graft r...Effective Rotator Cuff Repair: Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes
This research paper looks at the outcomes of a specific type of surgery used to repair a common shoulder injury known as a rotator cuff tear. The researchers looked at 67 cases where this surgery, cal...Effective Rotator Cuff Repair: Understanding the Scoi Row Technique
This research paper discusses improvements in surgery for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder, a procedure that has been refined since the early 20th century. Despite advances, there is still debate o...Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper analyzes the effectiveness of using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in surgery for rotator cuff injuries. Rotator cuff injuries are common shoulder injuri...Electro-Acupuncture May Aid Recovery After Rotator Cuff Injury
This study investigated whether electro-acupuncture - a type of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles - could help heal shoulder injuries in rats. T...Enhancing Rotator Cuff Repair: Advances in Tissue Engineering
Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common cause of arm disability, leading to over 4.5 million doctor visits and more than 460,000 surgeries every year in the U.S. Despite surgery, a significant number of p...Enhancing Rotator Cuff Repair: Benefits of Allogenic Dermal
The research paper discusses the use of biological supplements to help heal rotator cuff injuries (damage to the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint). The paper suggests that a treat...Enhancing Rotator Cuff Repair: New Methods for Better Healing
This research paper discusses the issue of rotator cuff tears, which are common among older people. So far, the standard repairs for these tears have seen high re-tear rates, meaning there's a need fo...Enhancing Rotator Cuff Repair: the Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma
This research paper discusses the rapidly evolving field of orthobiologics, which is the use of biological substances to help injuries heal faster. Specifically, it looks at their potential in improvi...Exploring Animal Models for Better Understanding of Rotator Cuff Injuries
This research paper discusses the use of animal models in studying rotator cuff (RC) injuries - a common cause of shoulder pain and disability. Animal models are crucial in this field of research as t...Failed Rotator Cuff Repair: Treatment Options for Better Recovery
This research paper talks about how to deal with unsuccessful treatments for rotator cuff injuries, which are common, complex, and cause a variety of symptoms. The authors suggest different approaches...Guidelines for Recovering After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper is a joint statement by the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists on how to care for patients after they've had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. The goal is to...Impact of Early Vs. Delayed Movement on Rotator Cuff Repair Healing
This research paper is trying to figure out whether starting physical movement (referred to as "active range of motion", or ROM) soon or later after surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff (a group of m...Impact of Smoking on Healing After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper investigates whether smoking has an effect on the healing process after undergoing surgery for a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. The study focused on 34 heavy smokers and compare...Improving Healing After Rotator Cuff Repair: New Biological Strategies
This research paper discusses the common issue of rotator cuff tears (RCT) that orthopaedic surgeons often deal with. After surgery to fix these tears, there is a high chance (up to 94%) that the tear...Improving Outcomes in Massive Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
The aim of a particular type of shoulder surgery (massive, retracted rotator cuff repair surgery) is to aid healing, reduce pain and restore strength. However, this is often difficult to achieve in pa...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes with Platelet-Rich Plasma
This study looked at whether using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a substance known for its healing abilities - during a specific type of shoulder surgery (arthroscopic rotator cuff repair) could improv...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair with Bioresorbable Scaffolds in Sheep
This research paper is about a study done on sheep to see if a special type of scaffold (support structure) made of very tiny fibers and certain types of plastic-like materials can help improve the he...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair with Dermal Allografts: What Patients
This research paper is about improving the process of repairing the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. The study suggests that using a biological graft made from...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: Growth Factor Therapy Explained
Rotator cuff injuries, which often reoccur after surgery, are a significant health issue. This high rate of recurrence is because the repaired tissue fails to regenerate the original tendon-to-bone co...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: Insights on Collagen Implants and Tears
This research paper discusses ways to improve healing after a specific type of shoulder surgery, called a rotator cuff repair. Scientists have tried to improve the strength and durability of the repai...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: New Techniques for Better Recovery
This research paper discusses a new method to improve the results of a common shoulder surgery known as arthroscopic rotator cuff (RC) repair. The goal is to make the tendon join better with the bone ...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: Stem Cell Insights for Better Healing
This research paper is about a study conducted on rotator cuff repair, a common sports injury surgery. Sometimes, after this surgery, the repaired tendons tear again. This is because the natural conne...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: the Benefits of Patch Techniques
This research paper explores the question of whether adding a patch can make repairing a rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder) stronger and more stable. The researchers compar...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: the Role of Biomaterials in Healing
This research paper is about how to improve the healing of the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder, after it has been damaged. Currently, the most common treatment is surgery,...Improving Rotator Cuff Repair: the Role of Healthy Stem Cells
This research paper is about the high rate of shoulder tendon tears (rotator cuff tears or RCT) reoccurring after surgery, particularly in older patients with chronic tears. They discovered that older...Innovative Cell Sheet Technique for Rotator Cuff Repair in Shoulders
The researchers are studying new ways to heal shoulder injuries, specifically where the tendon connects to the bone in the rotator cuff. They isolated cells from a human rotator cuff and created a thi...Innovative Gel Treatment for Rotator Cuff Repair in Older Patients
This study looks at how a special gel (Col-Tgel) can help tendons heal, especially when it's mixed with a growth stimulant known as TGF-Ξ²3. To test this, the researchers created small window defects i...Innovative Patch May Improve Healing for Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears
This study aimed to test out a new method to repair chronic rotator cuff tears, a common shoulder injury, and to minimize the degeneration that comes with these injuries. The researchers created a spe...Innovative Rotator Cuff Repair for Osteoporosis Patients
This study looked at a new method to treat shoulder injuries in patients with osteoporosis. Researchers created a new anchor, a device used to repair torn tissues, made from a material known as a nick...Innovative Rotator Cuff Repair Technique for Large Shoulder Tears
This study aimed to investigate a new surgical technique for treating large-to-severe tears in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The procedure involves...Innovative Technologies to Enhance Rotator Cuff Repair Healing
This research paper discusses how the speed of healing after a rotator cuff repair (a procedure to repair a torn shoulder tendon) can vary greatly. The paper explores new technologies aimed at improvi...Innovative Tissue Graft Technique for Rotator Cuff Repair Success
The research paper is about a new technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries in the shoulder, which can be a common problem, especially in athletes. The current methods used to repair these injurie...Innovative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Repair: What You Should Know
This research paper is about how to treat rotator cuff tears (RCTs), which is a common injury that affects the shoulder. The current treatment methods focus on reducing pain and restoring function, bu...Isolated Bioinductive Repair for Rotator Cuff Tears: Study Results
This study compared two types of treatment for small to medium-sized rotator cuff tears - a traditional stitched repair and a newer technique called isolated bioinductive repair (IBR). This new techni...Isolated Subscapularis Repair: a Less Invasive Option for Severe Rotator
This research study looked at whether a specific surgery, called an isolated subscapularis repair, could help relatively young patients (in their 50s and 60s) who had severe, non-repairable rotator cu...Knotted Technique for Rotator Cuff Repair Proves Stronger in Study
This research paper is about a comparison between two techniques of repairing rotator cuff injuries, which are common shoulder issues. The two methods are the knotted and knotless transosseous-equival...Linked Single-Row Technique for Effective Rotator Cuff Repair
This research paper is studying the effectiveness of a specific technique used to repair the rotator cuff, which is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. The paper suggests that ...Long-Term Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper is about a study done on the long-term outcomes of a particular surgical treatment for severe shoulder injuries, specifically massive rotator cuff tears. This type of injury often ...New Graft Improves Healing for Rotator Cuff Repair in Older Adults
Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury, especially in older people. Current treatment involves using stitches to reattach the torn tendon, but this often leads to a re-tear because the tendon...New Hope for Rotator Cuff Repair: How Stem Cell Exosomes Aid Healing
This research paper discusses a new potential treatment for repairing the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. The treatment involves using exosomes, tiny sacs secreted by cel...New Methods to Assess Healing After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper presents the development and testing of two new methods for using ultrasound to evaluate how well a tendon has healed after a rotator cuff repair surgery. The two methods, called t...Optimal Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair: Movement Vs. Rest
This research paper is about how to best heal the shoulder after surgery to repair a tear in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. The paper discusses the role ...Platelet-Rich Plasma for Rotator Cuff Repair: Benefits and Costs
This research paper investigates the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. The researchers systematically analysed data from previous studies to det...Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rotator Cuff Repair: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a new treatment method, particularly in repairing rotator cuff tears through arthroscopic surgery. The researchers compared the trea...Promising Advances in Rotator Cuff Repair with Graft Augmentation
This research paper discusses the progress made in the field of repairing rotator cuffs, which are groups of muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint. While technology has brought about many adva...Rotator Cuff Repair: Benefits of Patch Augmentation for Large Tears
This research paper is a comprehensive review of studies that compare two methods of repairing a rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder) - one with patch augmentation (using a pa...Rotator Cuff Repair: Comparing Graft Techniques for Better Healing
This research paper discusses a study that looked at how different sewing techniques can affect the effectiveness of a particular type of surgery for severe rotator cuff tears (when the muscles in the...Rotator Cuff Repair: Does Bone Marrow Stimulation Improve Healing?
This research paper investigates whether a technique called bone marrow stimulation (BMS) has any benefits for people undergoing surgery for rotator cuff tears. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles ...Rotator Cuff Repair: Success and Complications of Scaffolding
The aim of this research paper was to look at the success and complications of using a technique called 'scaffolding' in the surgical repair of serious shoulder injuries. These injuries, known as 'rot...Rotator Cuff Repair: Understanding Biological Graft Augmentation Risks
This research paper is about a study that examined how the body responds to two different types of biological patches, GraftJacket and Permacol, used to help heal rotator cuff injuries. The scientists...Rotator Cuff Repair: Understanding Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer
This research paper discusses the challenges of treating large, unrepairable rotator cuff tears in young, active patients who don't have arthritis. One treatment option is a surgical technique called ...Tranexamic Acid and Rotator Cuff Repair: What You Should Know
This research paper looks at the use of tranexamic acid (TXA), a medicine which can reduce bleeding during surgery. It has been used more and more in orthopedic surgeries, and there is interest in wha...Understanding Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair for Shoulder Injuries
This research paper discusses a surgical method for fixing a torn rotator cuff, a common shoulder injury. The researchers argue that the best approach to this surgery is called an arthroscopic rotator...Understanding Linked Double Row Repair for Rotator Cuff Surgery
The main goal of surgery to repair the rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder) is to properly reconnect the muscle and tendon units in a way that doesn't put strain on them and e...Understanding Retearing Rates After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper is about retearing of the rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder) after surgical repair. The researchers looked at several studies to find out how often this ...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: a Better Option Than Shoulder
This research paper suggests that doctors may be too quick to opt for a full shoulder replacement surgery in patients with large rotator cuff tears, rather than attempting to repair the injured tissue...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Bone Health and Recovery Tips
This research paper discusses the relationship between bone health and rotator cuff tears, a common shoulder injury. As people get older, they are more likely to have lower bone density, conditions kn...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Factors That Affect Healing Success
This research paper is about determining the factors that influence the healing of the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder, after surgery. The researchers reviewed the medical...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Goutallier Stage and Retear Risks
This research paper reviews previous studies to understand the link between a grading system called the Goutallier Stage and the chances of a retear after surgery to repair a rotator cuff - a group of...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Healing and Patient Outcomes
This study examines the healing process of a common shoulder surgery and how it affects patients' experiences and outcomes. Researchers studied 48 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repa...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Healing and Recovery Insights
This research paper discusses the issues around a common shoulder injury called a rotator cuff tear. Even though surgical techniques have improved, there's a high chance of the injury happening again ...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Healing Challenges After Injury
This research study aimed to see if repairing full-thickness rotator cuff tears (a type of shoulder injury) quickly after trauma could prevent issues with the healing process. The study involved 62 pa...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Healing, Strength, and Outcomes
This study looked at the relationship between the healing of rotator cuff tears, as seen on MRI scans, and the patient's functional outcomes, such as shoulder strength and mobility. They found that a ...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Insights From Recent Research
The study investigates why rotator cuff anchor repair surgeries, common procedures to fix shoulder injuries, often fail. Researchers studied the shoulders of 42 female rabbits, who underwent a surgica...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Insights on Healing and Retears
The problem of retearing after shoulder surgery is quite common, with a healing failure rate of 20% to 68%. To improve these rates, experts have looked into using bone marrow stimulation, which is a s...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Single Vs. Double-Row Techniques
This research paper discusses the ongoing debate about the best method to repair a rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. Two methods, single-anchor row and double-r...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: Techniques for Better Healing
The study discusses the evolution of repair strategies for the rotator cuff, which is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. The focus has been on the design of suture anchors, th...Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair: the Role of Scaffolds in Healing
This research paper focuses on the use of scaffolds in surgeries to repair torn rotator cuff and Achilles tendons. Scaffolds are often used in these procedures to help improve healing and long-term re...Understanding Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques
This research paper discusses the frequent use of shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair techniques by orthopaedic surgeons. It explains that through a proper patient history and physical examin...Understanding Shoulder Movement Changes After Large Rotator Cuff Repair
This research paper focuses on the relationship between shoulder movements and the outcomes of surgery for patients who have had a rotator cuff repair. The study involved 10 patients who had large rot...Understanding Shoulder Recovery: Role of Fluid Buildup Post-Rotator Cuff
This study looked at whether the thickness of a repaired tendon and the amount of fluid that collects in a specific area (subdeltoid) after rotator cuff surgery can predict how well patients will reco...Understanding Shoulder Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
After you get a rotator cuff repair, it's common to experience stiffness in your shoulder. In the past, doctors thought this was a bad thing and would often use additional treatments to get rid of it....Understanding Soft Anchors in Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper discusses the use of all-suture anchors, also known as "soft" anchors, in rotator cuff repair. Rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keep...Understanding Subscapularis Tears in Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
This research paper looks at an issue sometimes overlooked in shoulder surgery - a tear in the subscapularis tendon, which is part of the rotator cuff in our shoulder. When people have surgery to repa...Understanding Tension's Impact on Rotator Cuff Repair Success
This research paper is about a study that aimed to identify a specific point of tension (force) during surgery that would increase the risk of retearing a repaired rotator cuff, which is a group of mu...