ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES

This study looked at 106 people who had surgery to fix a torn rotator cuff using a special anchor and tape. The goal was to see if the device helps the tendon heal back to the bone and improves shoulder function. Researchers checked healing and measured pain and daily activities …

This study tested whether adding specific shoulder-blade strengthening exercises (lower trapezius and serratus anterior) right after rotator cuff surgery helps improve shoulder movement. Thirty adults aged 30 to 50 with small or medium tears participated. The goal was to see if e…

This study tested a special device called the Bridge to see if it could help reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after rotator cuff surgery. 42 adults having outpatient surgery took part. The goal was to find a better way to manage pain after the procedure.

This study tested two treatments for partial tears of the shoulder tendon: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and a home exercise program. Forty adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three PRP shots or did exercises at home. Researchers measured pain, movement, and…

This study tested a new device called RELAY that delivers both local anesthetic and mild electrical stimulation through a single catheter to control pain after shoulder or foot surgery. Twenty adults who had surgery for rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement, or foot problems t…

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard manual therapy improves pain and function in people with rotator cuff impingement syndrome. Fifty-two adults with shoulder pain received either manual therapy alone or manual therapy plus breathing exercises. Resear…

This study tested whether a shortened shoulder disability questionnaire (Short-WORC) works well in Turkish for people with rotator cuff injuries. 40 patients answered the 7-question survey during rehab, along with other standard scales. The goal was to see if the Turkish version …

This study translated a 5-question survey called the Baltimore Orthopedic Subscapularis Score (BOSS) into Turkish. The survey helps doctors tell apart a specific type of rotator cuff tear. Researchers tested it with 42 Turkish-speaking patients to make sure it works as well as th…