Massive rotator cuff tears represent a great challenge in orthopaedic. They are associated
with persistent defects, weakness, and poor outcomes and can cause an uncoupling of …

Purpose The aims of this study were to obtain an overview of the methodological quality of
studies on the measurement properties of rotator cuff questionnaires and to describe how …

Tendon injuries can be acute or chronic, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors, either
alone or in combination. Tendinopathies are a common cause of disability in occupational …

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common
orthopaedic procedures, 1–4 with reported clinical success ranging from 80 to 95%. 5 …

Most arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction techniques require a method of securing the
tendon to the bone to obtain a stable construct. The available options include knotless …

Background Several radiologic parameters representing scapular morphology have been
proposed as risk factors for degenerative posterosuperior rotator cuff tear (PSRCT). The …

The purpose of this systematic review was to address the treatment of rotator cuff tears by
applying tissue engineering approaches to improve tendon healing, specifically platelet rich …

Objectives Diabetes has been associated with poor healing and prior literature has shown
worse functional outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing both open and arthroscopic …

Glucose metabolism is altered in injured and healing tendons. However, the mechanism by
which the glucose metabolism is involved in the pathogenesis of tendon healing process …

Background The upper normoglycemic range has been proposed as a risk factor for
degenerative rotator cuff tendon tear (RCT), and insulin resistance has been suggested as a …