Tendon sheath disorder

This study tested a drug called pexidartinib (TURALIO) in 9 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in the joints that causes pain and limits movement. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors in people whose tu…

This study tested nilotinib, a drug originally used for leukemia, in 17 patients with relapsed or metastatic pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or related giant cell tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could stop tumor growth or improve symptoms. Results focused on how l…

This study looked back at 214 patients who had shoulder surgery using two specific devices (ToggleLoc and JuggerLoc) to reattach soft tissue to bone. The goal was to see if the devices helped the tissue heal properly and were safe. Results showed most patients had good healing wi…

This study looks at whether adding deep friction massage to a standard exercise program helps people with bicipital tendinitis (a painful shoulder condition). Researchers will measure pain, movement ability, fear of movement, and quality of life in 42 adults aged 20-55. The goal …

This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The g…