TENDINOPATHY

This study compares two surgical techniques for treating various Achilles tendon disorders, such as chronic tears and tendinopathy. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an endoscopic (keyhole) or open surgery to transfer a nearby tendon. The goal is to …

This study looks at 387 people having shoulder surgery for torn rotator cuff tendons. It compares two common injections—platelet-rich plasma (using your own blood) and corticosteroids—to see which works better for different tendon problem types. The goal is to find the best treat…

This study planned to test a new exercise program for people with shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. The goal was to see if a specific way of increasing exercise difficulty could improve arm function and reduce pain better than other methods. However,…

This study compares a single injection of connective tissue matrix (CTM) to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. About 92 adults aged 18-80 with this condition will receive one injection and be followed to see if CTM …

This study follows 75 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury over 3 to 5 years. Researchers use yearly MRIs and motion measurements to see when shoulder damage begins and which daily activities contribute to pain and injury. The goal is to find ways to prevent shoulder p…