Improved outcomes with arthroscopic repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Christoph Katthagen ◽  
Gabriella Bucci ◽  
Gilbert Moatshe ◽  
Dimitri S. Tahal ◽  
Peter J. Millett
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Arthroscopic Repair ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Partial Thickness ◽  
Improved Outcomes

Arthroscopic Repair of Partial-Thickness and Small Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 588-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seok Won Chung ◽  
Jae Yoon Kim ◽  
Jong Pil Yoon ◽  
Seong Hwa Lyu ◽  
Sung Min Rhee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Arthroscopic Repair ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Partial Thickness

scholarly journals Conservative treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Na Xiang ◽  
Jie Deng ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Xi Yu ◽  
Biao Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Partial Thickness ◽  
And Function

AbstractPurposeTo assess the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a conservative therapy on individuals with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCs) or tendinopathy in terms of pain, and function.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials were conducted. Short-term (6±1 months) and long-term (≥1 year) outcomes were analysed, including the visual analogue scale (VAS), Constant-Murley score (CMS), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), as well as American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. The weighted mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was used.ResultsTen studies were eligible in this review, nine studies with 561 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed statistically significant differences in the decrease in short-term VAS (MD=-1.56; 95% CI -2.82 to -0.30), and increase in CMS (MD=16.48; 95% CI 12.57 to 20.40), and SPADI (MD=-18.78 95% CI -36.55 to -1.02). Nonetheless, no long-term effect was observed on pain and function, except CMS (MD=24.30). The results of mean important differences (MIDs) reached the minimal clinically important differences, except ASES. For subgroup analysis, short-term VAS scores were decreased in PRP-treated patients with double centrifugation (MD=-1.99), single injection (MD=-0.71) and post-injection rehabilitation (MD=-1.59).ConclusionPRP-treated patients with PTRCs and rotator cuff tendinopathy demonstrated improvements in pain and function, although the effect may not last for a long time. Overall, our results suggest that PRP may have positive clinical outcomes, but limited data, and study heterogeneity hinder firm conclusions.

scholarly journals Repair integrity and functional outcomes of arthroscopic repair for intratendinous partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 230949901984722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Cheon Kim ◽  
Woo-Yong Lee ◽  
Hyun Dae Shin ◽  
Yong-Bum Joo ◽  
Sun-Cheol Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Arthroscopic Repair ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Partial Thickness
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