ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES

This study looked at how well a specific medical device helps repair torn shoulder tendons. It followed 106 patients for one year after their surgery to see if the tendon healed back to the bone and how their shoulder function improved. The goal was to confirm the device's safety…

This study compared two physical therapy programs for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Researchers tested whether starting specific shoulder blade strengthening exercises in the first week after surgery leads to better shoulder movement and strength than starting thos…

This study compared two common non-surgical treatments for partial shoulder tendon tears. One group received three injections of concentrated platelets from their own blood, while the other followed a home exercise program. Researchers measured which approach better reduced pain …

This small, completed study tested the feasibility of a new device called RELAY for managing pain after shoulder or foot surgery. The device combines a local anesthetic injection with electrical nerve stimulation, aiming to provide pain control for up to 28 days from a single pla…

This study tested a small device worn on the ear, called the Bridge, to see if it could help manage pain after outpatient rotator cuff surgery. It involved 42 patients and compared their results to a group of past patients who had the same surgery. The main goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard shoulder therapy helps people with rotator cuff impingement. Fifty-two adults with shoulder pain received either standard therapy or standard therapy plus manual therapy and breathing exercises for six weeks. Resear…

This study aimed to translate and adapt a specific shoulder injury questionnaire, called the BOSS, for use with Turkish-speaking patients. Researchers worked with 42 patients who had rotator cuff injuries to test if the Turkish version of the questionnaire was clear, reliable, an…

This study aimed to create and test a shorter Turkish version of a shoulder pain and disability survey. Researchers worked with 40 Turkish-speaking adults who had rotator cuff injuries. Participants filled out the new short survey and two other standard surveys twice, 15 days apa…