ROTATOR CUFF TEAR

This study compared surgery to physical therapy for people with rotator cuff tears (a common cause of shoulder pain). 187 adults aged 40-84 with MRI-confirmed tears were randomly assigned to either arthroscopic surgery or physical therapy. The goal was to see which treatment bett…

This study tested a new, less expensive surgical technique called the 'Grand-Knot' for repairing full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. 160 patients aged 45-75 were randomly assigned to get either the new technique or the standard anchor repair. Researchers measured s…

This study tested whether adding a small balloon-like spacer (InSpace) during rotator cuff repair surgery helps prevent the tendon from tearing again. Thirty adults with a first-time rotator cuff tear were split into two groups: one got standard repair, the other got repair plus …

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 compared a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) to general anesthesia in 34 adults having open rotator cuff repair. The nerve block group reported fewer wound-related symptoms and used less pain medication after surgery. Researchers also measured changes in…

This study looked at whether using a cold compression device after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery can help patients use fewer opioid painkillers. Fifty adults having shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus cold compression t…

This study tested two different approaches to improve how well surgeons can see inside the shoulder during a common repair surgery. 80 adults with full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomly assigned to receive either epinephrine in the irrigation fluid or intravenous tranexa…

This study tested a non-drug approach to control pain after shoulder, ankle, or bunion surgery. Instead of relying on opioids, doctors placed a tiny wire near a nerve using ultrasound and delivered a mild electric current. The goal was to see if this method could lower pain and r…

This study followed 201 people who had arthroscopic surgery for a torn rotator cuff. Researchers measured shoulder movement and strength before surgery and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after. They also used questionnaires to track quality of life. The goal was to understand how shou…