Comparing clinical outcomes between rotator cuff repairs, SLAP repairs, and combined repairs

Characteristics of Rotator Cuff Repairs Revised to Shoulder Arthroplasty

Background: Successful repair of a torn rotator cuff may prevent progression to rotator cuff arthropathy. However,previous studies have shown a substantial rate of failure after rotator cuff repair and characteristics of surgicallyrepaired rotator cuffs that go on to shoulder arthroplasty have not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this study wasto determine the patient cha...

An analytical model for rotator cuff repairs.

BACKGROUND Currently, natural and synthetic scaffolds are being explored as augmentation devices for rotator cuff repair. When used in this manner, these devices are believed to offer some degree of load sharing; however, no studies have quantified this effect. Furthermore, the manner in which loads on an augmented rotator cuff repair are distributed among the various components of the repair i...

SLAP Repairs With Combined Procedures Have Lower Failure Rate Than Isolated Repairs in a Military Population

BACKGROUND Injuries to the superior glenoid labrum represent a significant cause of shoulder pain among active patients. The physical requirements of military service may contribute to an increased risk of injury. Limited data are available regarding the success of superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) repairs in an active military population. PURPOSE To quantify the rate of clinical fail...

MASSIVE ROTATOR CUFF TEARS: Complex Repairs and Salvage Procedures

Can Grafts Provide Superior Tendon Healing and Clinical Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repairs?

BACKGROUND Arthroscopic repair of large to massive rotator cuff tears commonly retear. To improve healing rates, a number of different approaches have been utilized, including the use of grafts, which may enhance the biomechanical and biologic aspects of the repair construct. However, the outcomes after the use of grafts are diverse. PURPOSE To systematically review the literature for large t...