Shoulder dysfunctions represent the third musculoskeletal disorder by frequency. However,
monitoring the movement of the shoulder is particularly challenging due to the complexity of …

Among pathologies of the shoulder, rotator cuff tear is the most common. Diagnosis of cuff
tear around mid twenties is unusual, but the prevalence increases significantly after the age …

Background The purpose of this prospective study is to describe the mid-to long-term natural
history of untreated asymptomatic degenerative rotator cuff tears in patients 65 years and …

Three-dimensional (3D)-image-based anatomical analysis of rotator cuff tear patients has
been proposed as a way to improve repair prognosis analysis to reduce the incidence of …

Rotator cuff repair failure rates continue to be a challenging problem. Various methods of
biological and structural augmentation of the rotator cuff have been explored to improve …

Background Full-thickness rotator cuff tears (FTRCTs) represent a common shoulder injury
that, if untreated, can progress in size, become increasingly painful, and inhibit function …

Background In the musculoskeletal system, bone, tendon, and muscle form highly integrated
multi-tissue units such as the rotator cuff complex, which facilitates functional and dynamic …

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BACKGROUND. It is unclear which, MRI or ultrasound (US), is the most useful imaging tool …

The role of platelet-rich plasma in shoulder pathologies: a critical review of the literature in:
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Aim Re-tears following rotator cuff repair surgery are a common occurrence. Previous
studies have identified several factors that have been shown to increase the risk of re-tears …