Purpose: The optimal treatment procedure for shoulder calcific tendinitis (CT) remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of arthroscopic treatment for CT, and to compare the ...

Rotator cuff repair surgery is a procedure that helps restore the function and flexibility of the shoulder and relieve the pain that cannot be controlled by nonsurgical treatments. Rotator cuff repair ...

To assess the effect of surgical repair of rotator cuff tendons on shoulder pain, function and other outcomes in adults with full-thickness rotator cuff tears compared with non-surgical management.

In a comparison of long-term outcomes of arthroscopic and open/mini-open rotator cuff repair, a new study shows that both techniques lead to similar long-term outcomes. The study, “A Systematic Review ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rotator cuff repair with superior capsular reconstruction may yield improved function and reduced retear rates.

1 Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, China 2 Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, ...

According to a new study, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair performed outpatient has less of a risk of 90-day postoperative complications than when it is an inpatient procedure. In the study, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . (4) adequate repair strength. The most recent advances employ mechanical fixation that enhances the biology of ...

After undergoing rotator cuff repair, most patients with sleep disturbance report significant, quick, and sustained improvement in the ability to comfortably sleep and sleep on the affected side.

Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S, with more than 4.5 million physician visits and nearly 300,000 surgeries each year. These injuries are not only ...