ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES

This study looked at how well a new medical device (Quattro® X Suture Anchor with BroadBand™ Tape) helps heal torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. 106 adults who had surgery with this device were followed for one year. The main goal was to see if the tendon healed properly …

This study tested a device called RELAY that delivers both numbing medicine and mild electrical pulses to nerves after shoulder or foot surgery. The goal was to see if it could safely control pain for up to 28 days, longer than current options. Twenty adults who had surgery took …

This study tested whether adding specific shoulder blade strengthening exercises (lower trapezius and serratus anterior) early in rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair helps improve shoulder movement. Thirty adults aged 30 to 50 with small to medium tears participated. The goa…

This study tested whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections or a home exercise program works better for people with partial rotator cuff tears causing chronic shoulder pain. Forty adults with shoulder pain lasting over six months received either three monthly PRP injections o…

This study looked at whether adding breathing exercises to standard manual therapy helps people with rotator cuff impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 52 adults with shoulder pain were treated with manual therapy alone or combined with breathing exercises. Resea…

This study tested whether a Bridge device can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after rotator cuff surgery. 42 adults having outpatient surgery received the device along with standard anesthesia. Researchers tracked pain scores and opioid use for a week after surger…

This study translated a 5-question shoulder function test (BOSS) into Turkish and checked if it works correctly. 42 Turkish-speaking adults with rotator cuff tears filled out the questionnaire during rehab. The goal was to give doctors a reliable tool to measure shoulder disabili…

This study checked if a short 7-question survey about shoulder disability works well in Turkish for people with rotator cuff injuries. About 40 Turkish-speaking adults answered the survey twice, two weeks apart, to see if the results were consistent. The goal was to make sure the…