Article
Orthopedics
Laura Gatto, Ashen Fernando, Minoo Patel, Angus Yeung, David C. Ackland
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of rotator cuff tears and subacromial impingement syndrome, and found that acromioplasty can alleviate subacromial contact pressure. These findings provide a basis for its use as an intervention for SAI syndrome and as an adjunct to rotator cuff repairs.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Luana Tossolini Goulart, Fabio Teruo Matsunaga, Joao Carlos Belloti, Flavio Faloppa, Thays Sellan Paim, Marcel Jun Sugawara Tamaoki
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to analyze the effectiveness of substances used in subacromial injections for the treatment of rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement syndrome, focusing on functional improvement and pain relief of the shoulder.
Article
Orthopedics
Daniel M. Curtis, Alexander T. Bradley, Ye Lin, Hayden P. Baker, Lewis L. Shi, Jason A. Strelzow, Aravind Athiviraham
Summary: This study found a decrease in the overall incidence of arthroscopic subacromial decompression (aSAD) in recent years in the United States, mainly due to a significant decrease in the incidence of aSAD as an isolated treatment for rotator cuff disorders.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Luciano A. Rossi, Nicolas Piuzzi, Diego Giunta, Ignacio Tanoira, Rodrigo Brandariz, Ignacio Pasqualini, Maximiliano Ranalletta
Summary: The study demonstrates that subacromial injections of leukocyte-rich PRP significantly alleviate pain, improve functional outcomes, and resolve sleep disturbances in patients with refractory rotator cuff tendinopathy. Furthermore, most athletes are able to return to sports at the same level they had before the injury.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Uma Srikumaran, Raffaella Russo, Filippo Familiari
Summary: MIRCTs are challenging to treat, but the biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer has become a popular method for improving shoulder function and reducing shoulder friction in patients with MIRCTs. It has shown significant improvement in shoulder function and high patient satisfaction.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Silvia Gianola, Valerio Iannicelli, Edoardo Fascio, Anita Andreano, Linda C. Li, Maria Grazia Valsecchi, Lorenzo Moja, Greta Castellini
Summary: The use of Kinesio Taping for rotator cuff disease has uncertain effects on self-reported pain, function, pain on motion, and active range of motion when compared to sham taping or other conservative treatments due to very low certainty of evidence. However, low-certainty evidence suggests that Kinesio Taping may improve quality of life compared to conservative treatments. Evidence on adverse events was scarce and uncertain. Based on the data in this review, the evidence for the efficacy of KT seems to demonstrate little or no benefit.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joshua Zadro, Caitlin Jones, Ian Harris, Rachelle Buchbinder, Denise A. O'Connor, Kirsten McCaffery, Rachel Elizabeth Thompson, Sascha Karunaratne, Min Jiat Teng, Christopher Maher, Tammy Hoffmann
Summary: The study developed a patient decision aid for people with subacromial pain syndrome, providing evidence-based information on surgical options. Most health professionals and patients rated the decision aid as acceptable and useful, with consensus on most aspects but also some controversial points.
Article
Orthopedics
Han Eui Song, Kyung-Soo Oh, Jong Pil Yoon, Dong Ryun Lee, Samuel Baek, Seok Won Chung
Summary: The study investigated the incidence of scapular dyskinesis (SD) in patients with rotator cuff tears and found a high prevalence of SD, with over half of the cases, particularly type 1, showing improvement postoperatively. Improved SD was associated with higher range of motion in forward flexion, higher Constant scores, and successful rotator cuff healing.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Yulei Liu, Xiang-Hua Deng, Camila B. Carballo, Ting Cong, Alexander Piacentini, Arielle Jordan Hall, Liang Ying, Scott A. Rodeo
Summary: This study developed a rat model to study rotator cuff tendinopathy and analyzed the cellular and molecular changes in the impinged tendon. The results showed that impinged tendons exhibited alterations in morphology, biomechanics, and histology. This study provides a baseline for future investigations.
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Martin Hufeland, Christina Brusis, Hannes Kubo, Jan Grassmann, David Latz, Thilo Patzer
Summary: The acromiohumeral distance is significantly smaller on MRI compared to AP radiographs in shoulders with an intact rotator cuff, indicating that MRI should not be used as the sole criterion for assessing glenohumeral centering or subacromial space width.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Jinsong Yang, Ming Xiang, Yiping Li, Qing Zhang, Fei Dai
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between various shoulder anatomical indexes and subacromial impingement and morphology of rotator cuff tears. The results suggest that a larger acromial slope and a smaller lateral acromial angle are associated with anterior or posterior rotator cuff tears rather than middle tears in sub-acromial impingement. Additionally, a larger acromial slope is associated with longitudinal tears, a larger lateral acromial angle is associated with horizontal tears, and a larger acromial index is associated with L-shaped tears.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kerem Yilmazturk, Murat Birinci, Ersin Kuyucu, Ahmet Murat Bulbul
Summary: This study evaluated specific anatomic shoulder parameters in MRI images and found significant associations between lateral acromial angle and critical shoulder angle with rotator cuff tears, shedding light on potential predictive factors for this condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Geunwu Gimm, Jeong Yong Yoon, Eunmi Ahn, Sohee Oh, Chris Hyunchul Jo
Summary: This study investigated the distribution, severity, and clinical implications of synovitis in the GH joint and SA space in patients with a full-thickness RCT.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Jarret M. Woodmass, Loiy Al Khatib, Sheila McRae, Peter Lapner, Randy Mascarenhas, Devdatt Neogi, Peter B. MacDonald
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of subacromial decompression in patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears by reevaluating patients from a previous randomized controlled trial. The findings showed that both patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with or without acromioplasty experienced improved outcomes at a long-term follow-up. There were no differences in patient-reported outcomes between these groups, but a significantly higher reoperation rate was observed in patients without acromioplasty, particularly in those with a Type-2 or 3 acromion.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Che-Li Lin, Li-Fong Lin, Tzu-Herng Hsu, Lien-Chieh Lin, Chueh-Ho Lin, Shih-Wei Huang
Summary: The study found that the critical shoulder angle (CSA) can be effectively decreased through anterolateral acromioplasty, with a more significant reduction observed among individuals with a higher preoperative CSA.
Article
Rehabilitation
Renske Peters, Maarten Schmitt, Bert Mutsaers, Ronald Buyl, Arianne Verhagen, Annelies Pool-Goudzwaard, Bart Koes
Summary: This study compares the prevalence rates of serious and non-serious adverse events after manipulation and mobilization and identifies risk factors for these events in patients with neck pain undergoing different manual therapy treatments. The results indicate that non-serious adverse events are common after manual therapy treatments and are associated with factors such as sex, smoking, and comorbidity.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Roos W. Hijdra, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Alex Burdorf, Merel Schuring
Summary: This study examines the impact of disease onset on leaving paid employment and whether this varies across different diseases and sociodemographic groups. The results show that the onset of mental health disorders is the most significant risk factor for leaving paid employment, and disease onset increases the likelihood of exiting. The influence of mental health problems on leaving paid employment decreases after middle age. Individuals with a non-native Dutch background and males are more affected by mental health problems.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. C. M. Bertens, K. S. C. Mohabier, M. van der Hulst, D. S. E. Broekharst, H. Ismaili M'hamdi, A. Burdorf, R. Kok, J. P. de Graaf, E. A. P. Steegers
Summary: This article provides insights into highly vulnerable pregnant women by describing the adversities they face and their experienced well-being. The study shows that these women deal with multiple adversities that not only affect their social and economic position but also their health and well-being.
Article
Anesthesiology
Z. Zhu, A. Chiarotto, W. T. M. Enthoven, S. M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, B. W. Koes
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of pain medication use in older people with back pain and found that medication users had higher pain intensity and poorer disability scores compared with non-users. Patients who de-escalated or stopped pain medication had lower pain and disability than non-users. Overall, pain medication did not result in better outcomes in older people with back pain.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Alessandro Chiarotto, Heike Gerger, Rogier M. van Rijn, Roy G. Elbers, Erin M. Macri, Jennie A. Jackson, Alex Burdorf, Bart W. Koes, Karen Sogaard
Summary: This systematic review updated a previous review on work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for elbow disorders. Multiple databases were searched for studies on the associations between work-related physical or psychosocial factors and elbow disorders. The results showed that combined physical exposure indicators were associated with the occurrence of lateral epicondylitis, but no consistent associations were found for other exposures. These results do not allow for strong conclusions regarding the associations between work-related exposures and elbow disorders.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabio Porru, Merel Schuring, Witte J. G. Hoogendijk, Alex Burdorf, Suzan J. W. Robroek
Summary: This longitudinal study examines the impact of mental disorders on the entry into and exit from paid employment among young graduates and explores differences across socioeconomic groups. The results show that individuals with mental disorders are less likely to enter and more likely to exit paid employment. This association exists across different socioeconomic subgroups.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David van de Ven, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Alex Burdorf, Merel Schuring
Summary: This study investigates the impact of chronic diseases on entering paid employment and obtaining permanent contracts among unemployed individuals, and explores whether these associations vary according to educational attainment. The results show that individuals with chronic diseases spend more time in non-employment, particularly among those with higher education. Furthermore, individuals with cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory conditions, and diabetes experience a longer time to obtain a permanent contract.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Heike Gerger, Karen Sogaard, Erin M. Macri, Jennie A. Jackson, Roy G. Elbers, Rogier M. van Rijn, Bart Koes, Alessandro Chiarotto, Alex Burdorf
Summary: This study provides an overview of the relationship between exposure to work-related hand-arm vibration and the occurrence of specific hand disorders. They collected and analyzed data from 10 studies with over 24,381 participants and found significant associations between vibration exposure and the occurrence of selected disorders. However, due to the majority of studies being cross-sectional, no firm conclusion can be made regarding causal relationships.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chang Liu, Giovanni E. Ferreira, Christina Abdel Shaheed, Qiuzhe Chen, Ian A. Harris, Christopher S. Bailey, Wilco C. Peul, Bart Koes, Chung -Wei Christine Lin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of surgery compared with non-surgical treatment for sciatica. The results suggest that surgery, such as discectomy, is more effective in reducing leg pain and disability compared to non-surgical treatment or epidural steroid injections, but the benefits may decline over time. Therefore, surgery may be considered as an option for patients with sciatica who prioritize rapid relief over the associated risks and costs.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Behnam Liaghat, Lars Folkestad, Soren T. Skou, Bart Koes, Jan Hartvigsen
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the upper and lower extremities among patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes in Denmark, as well as its consequences on care seeking, leisure time activity, and work life. The one-week prevalence ranged from 9.3% to 30.8%, and the 12-month prevalence ranged from 13.9% to 41.8%, with the highest prevalence observed in shoulder pain. The prevalence of pain was similar between type 1 and 2 diabetes for the upper extremity, but higher in type 2 diabetes for the lower extremity. Women had a higher pain prevalence for any joint in both diabetes types, while age groups did not show significant differences. More than half of the patients had reduced their activities at work or leisure time, and more than one-third had sought care for pain in the past year.
PRIMARY CARE DIABETES
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
J. C. J. Huijbers, P. Coenen, G. L. B. Burchell, M. W. Coppieters, I. H. M. Steenhuis, J. H. Van Dieen, B. W. Koes, D. H. R. Kempen, J. R. Anema, I. Kingma, L. Voogt, C. M. Williams, J. M. Van Dongen, H. P. van der Ploeg, R. W. J. G. Ostelo, G. G. M. Scholten-Peeters
Summary: This systematic review found that combined lifestyle interventions are not superior to usual care for improving physical functioning, relieving pain, and improving lifestyle outcomes in overweight or obese individuals with persistent low-back pain. However, these interventions are likely to be more cost-effective in terms of healthcare, medication, and absenteeism costs compared to usual care.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Hossein Negahban, Bart Willem Koes, Cesar Fernandez-de-Las-Penas, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, Mehrdad Bahramian
Summary: This study investigated the impact of dual-task conditions on postural control in individuals with and without low back pain (LBP). The findings suggest that there are no significant differences in postural control parameters during dual-task conditions between individuals with non-specific LBP and pain-free subjects.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Yanyan Fu, Alessandro Chiarotto, Wendy Enthoven, Soren Thorgaard Skou, Bart Koes
Summary: This study examined the influence of comorbidities on back pain outcomes in older adults. The results showed that more comorbidities were associated with worse pain intensity and physical functioning. Musculoskeletal problems were the most common comorbidities and were linked to more severe back pain and poorer physical functioning.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Elsemiek A. W. Jansen-Groot Koerkamp, Loes de Kleijn, Romina Fakhry, Alessandro Chiarotto, Mette Heringa, Hanneke J. B. M. Rijkels-Otters, Jeanet W. Blom, Mattijs E. Numans, Bart W. Koes, Marcel L. Bouvy
Summary: This study aims to determine practical components for a tool that should assist Dutch primary care prescribers to reduce opioid prescriptions and high-risk use. A modified Delphi approach was used to identify these components, which are divided into Part A and Part B. The resulting components need further development and testing.
Article
Primary Health Care
Hevy Hassan, Selinde Snoeck Henkemans, Jolande van Teeffelen, Kees Kornelisse, Patrick J. E. Bindels, Bart W. Koes, Marienke van Middelkoop
Summary: Children from socially deprived areas have a higher risk of dropping out and a lower compliance rate in weight-loss programmes. Parental weight is an important predictor for children's dropout from the programme.