Review
Orthopedics
Diana Cabral Teixeira, Luis Alves, Manuel Gutierres
Summary: Scapular dyskinesis can cause or exacerbate shoulder pathology, impairing shoulder function and compromising the success of clinical intervention.
EFORT OPEN REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Umile Giuseppe Longo, Laura Risi Ambrogioni, Vincenzo Candela, Alessandra Berton, Daniela Lo Presti, Vincenzo Denaro
Summary: This study evaluates the differences in clinical outcomes and range of motions in patients with rotator cuff tears with and without scapular dyskinesis. Statistically significant differences were found between the groups in terms of clinical outcomes and range of motions, except for internal rotation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Alan Z. Grusky, Amos Song, Peter Kim, Gregory D. Ayers, Laurence D. Higgins, John E. Kuhn, Keith M. Baumgarten, Elizabeth Matzkin, Nitin B. Jain
Summary: In a cohort of patients with shoulder pain, older age, involvement of the dominant shoulder, and a higher body mass index were found to be independently associated with rotator cuff tears. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these associations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Jared K. Powell, Jeremy S. Lewis
Summary: Progressive resistance exercise is the first-line approach to managing nontraumatic rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, as it can improve mechanical features of the shoulder. However, strength gains are usually small and clinically unimportant when measured in clinical trials. Patients need more than just getting stronger, as the efficacy of resistance exercise is supported by broad biological mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Angelica E. Lang, Stephan Milosavljevic, Clark R. Dickerson, Catherine M. Trask, Soo Y. Kim
Summary: Breast cancer survivors may experience kinematic alterations in scapular motion during an overhead reach task, which may increase the risk of developing rotator cuff disease. The type of surgery and the presence of impingement pain were found to have significant effects on scapular kinematics. These alterations may worsen over time.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Campbell Hogan, Jo-Anne Corbett, Simon Ashton, Luke Perraton, Rachel Frame, Jodie Dakic
Summary: The study found that scapular dyskinesis was present in a high percentage of athletes, but did not significantly increase the risk of shoulder injury among athletes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Syed Mohammed Taif Rizvi, Mitchell Bishop, Patrick H. Lam, George A. C. Murrell
Summary: Multiple risk factors have been identified for postoperative pain after arthroscopic RCR, with preoperative pain being the strongest predictor. However, the correlations between preoperative pain severity and postoperative pain severity were found to be weak to moderate, suggesting that other factors also play a role in predicting pain. Additionally, smaller tear size, younger age, female sex, and work-related injuries were associated with postoperative pain at 6 weeks after surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Hyeon Jang Jeong, Kyung Pyo Nam, Ji Hyun Yeo, Sung-Min Rhee, Joo Han Oh
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of retear on long-term functional outcomes and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis (OA) progression after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ASRCR). The study found that retear was strongly associated with OA progression and long-term functional outcomes deteriorated over time in retear cases.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Laurent Audige, Soheila Aghlmandi, Cecile Grobet, Thomas Stojanov, Andreas M. Muller, Quinten Felsch, Johannes Gleich, Matthias Flury, Markus Scheibel
Summary: The study aimed to develop a predictive model for determining the risk of POSS within 6 months after primary ARCR. The final model showed that risk factors included gender, severity of rotator cuff tear, baseline passive shoulder abduction, tendon degeneration, and the performance of acromioplasty.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Marco Bravi, Chiara Fossati, Arrigo Giombini, Andrea Macaluso, Jose Kawazoe Lazzoli, Fabio Santacaterina, Federica Bressi, Ferruccio Vorini, Stefano Campi, Rocco Papalia, Fabio Pigozzi
Summary: This systematic review aimed to identify the criteria used to determine when a patient is ready for return-to-play after rotator cuff repair. The review included 24 studies and identified nine criteria, with time being the most commonly used criterion, followed by strength and range of motion. The results are consistent with previous research and the review adds methodological strength by following guidelines and including data from both athletes and non-athletes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Vikaesh Moorthy, Jerry Yongqiang Chen, Merrill Lee, Denny Tjiauw Tjoen Lie
Summary: This study compared postoperative functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients with rotator cuff tears only versus those with concomitant cervical radiculopathy. The findings indicated that patients with both conditions achieved similar postoperative functional outcomes after surgery.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nikolaos Platon Sachinis, Christos K. Yiannakopoulos, Byron Chalidis, Dimitrios Kitridis, Panagiotis Givissis
Summary: This article examines the pathophysiology of pain in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears, focusing on the biomarkers correlated with pain levels. Interleukins, matrix Metalloproteinases, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and TNF-a are the biomarkers investigated in these studies. IL-1β is found to be directly positively correlated with pain level in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Article
Orthopedics
Evan T. Zheng, Natalie A. Lowenstein, Jamie E. Collins, Elizabeth G. Matzkin
Summary: Most patients experience sleep disturbances before rotator cuff repair, but these symptoms largely improve postoperatively. The relationship between the resolution or persistence of sleep disturbance and patient-reported outcomes after rotator cuff repair is unclear. This study aimed to compare outcomes between patients with and without preoperative sleep disturbance and assess outcomes in relation to the persistence or resolution of sleep disturbance.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Cheng Guo, Xinlong Liu, Yi Yang, Dong Zhang, Dan Yang, Jun Yin
Summary: This study establishes a shoulder model on the drawing side of recurve archers using the finite element method and investigates the stress changes on the rotator cuff muscles at different stages of special techniques. The results show that the position of the humerus and scapula changes during the techniques, causing stress changes in the rotator cuff muscles and leading to shoulder injury and dysfunction. Corrective exercises can be used to prevent rotator cuff muscle injuries.
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Peter Lapner, Martin Bouliane, J. W. Pollock, Stephanie Coupal, Elham Sabri, Taryn Hodgdon, Jason Old, Katie Mcilquham, Peter MacDonald, CSES Investigators
Summary: Bone channeling may attract autologous mesenchymal stem cells, cytokines, and growth factors to the repair site, resulting in a higher healing rate in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Giovanni Merolla, Ilaria Parel, Andrea Giovanni Cutti, Maria Vittoria Filippi, Paolo Paladini, Giuseppe Porcellini
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2019)
Article
Orthopedics
Luigi Tarallo, Giuseppe Porcellini, Giovanni Merolla, Andrea Pellegrini, Andrea Giorgini, Fabio Catani
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2020)
Review
Orthopedics
Laurent Audige, Hans-Kaspar Schwyzer, Holger Durchholz
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2019)
Review
Orthopedics
Simone Cerciello, Katia Corona, Brent Joseph Morris, Paolo Paladini, Giuseppe Porcellini, Giovanni Merolla
ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Giovanni Merolla, Mauro De Cupis, Gilles Walch, Vincenzo De Cupis, Elisabetta Fabbri, Francesco Franceschi, Claudio Ascani, Paolo Paladini, Giuseppe Porcellini
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Luigi Tarallo, Giovanni Merolla, Giuseppe Porcellini, Maria Grazia Amorico, Gianmario Micheloni, Michele Novi, Ettore Di Giovine, Fabio Catani
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate elbow ligament tears after dislocation using MRI and correlate pre-operative imaging with intra-operative findings. MRI scans supported surgeons in identifying soft tissue injuries and determining the most suitable surgical approach after acute elbow dislocation. Inter-rater agreement for surgical and MRI findings was high for LUCL and AL tears.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
G. Porcellini, G. M. Micheloni, L. Tarallo, P. Paladini, G. Merolla, F. Catani
Summary: Customized glenoid prostheses have been developed to address severe glenoid bone loss in shoulder arthroplasty, but challenges remain. Computer analysis and navigation systems could assist surgeons in achieving better clinical outcomes.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Giovanni Merolla, Francesco Cuoghi, George S. Athwal, Ilaria Parel, Maria Filippi, Andrea G. Cutti, Elisabetta Fabbri, Antonio Padolino, Paolo Paladini, Fabio Catani, Giuseppe Porcellini
Summary: The study assessed kinematic and electromyographic findings of two designs of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). The results showed that RTSA with a lateralized humeral component provided similar functional outcomes to Grammont-style RTSA with a l'Episcopo transfer. Additionally, in the lateralized humerus group, there was higher internal rotation, no dropping sign, and earlier muscle activation compared to the medialized humerus and transfer group.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Matteo Buda, Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Enrico Bellato, Davide Blonna, Alessandro Cappellari, Giacomo Delle Rose, Giovanni Merolla
Summary: A systematic review of various revision surgeries after failed Latarjet procedures found that Eden-Hybinette and arthroscopic capsuloplasty are the most popular and safe options with reasonable clinical outcomes. Other procedures like bone graft and capsuloplasty were proposed, but there is no clear consensus on their efficacy and indication.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Orthopedics
Gian Mario Micheloni, Luigi Tarallo, Alberto Negri, Andrea Giorgini, Giovanni Merolla, Giuseppe Porcellini
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ilaria Parel, Valeria Candoli, Maria Vittoria Filippi, Antonio Padolino, Giovanni Merolla, Stefano Sanniti, Riccardo Galassi, Paolo Paladini, Andrea Giovanni Cutti
Summary: This paper outlines an innovative exercise-based rehabilitation program using visual biofeedback to restore scapular and humeral kinematics in patients who have undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. A multidisciplinary team developed the program, which integrates a biofeedback tool called the INAIL Shoulder and Elbow Outpatient program with a set of 12 progressive exercises. The exercises utilize inertial wearable sensors to provide visual biofeedback of shoulder and elbow movements, and the program has various applications in terms of frequency and intensity. Further research is needed to compare the effects of this exercise-based biofeedback program with conventional rehabilitation programs.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Marcello Zappia, Domenico Albano, Alberto Aliprandi, Antonio Barile, Luca Brunese, Alessandro Castagna, Andrea Cozzolino, Massimo De Filippo, Francesco Di Pietto, Mariano Giuseppe Di Salvatore, Eugenio Annibale Genovese, Salvatore Guarino, Pasquale Guerriero, Giovanni Merolla, Carmelo Messina, Riccardo Ranieri, Alfonso Maria Romano, Raffaele Russo, Michele Tumminello, Pierluigi Salvo Rossi, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Vito Chianca
Summary: The purpose of this multicentric study was to evaluate the inter-reader agreement for glenoid bone loss quantification in anterior shoulder instability using different imaging methods. The study also aimed to compare bilateral CT with unilateral CT and MR arthrography (MRA) in terms of inter-method agreement and to determine the least time-consuming method. The results showed that CT PICO is the most reliable imaging method, while both CT and MRA can be used to assess glenoid bone loss effectively. The best fit circle area CT and MRA methods are alternative measurement techniques.