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ReviewShoulder & elbow2020

Outcomes of scapulothoracic fusion in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: A systematic review.

Dorsa Kord, Eva Liu, Nolan S Horner, George S Athwal, Moin Khan, Bashar Alolabi

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · greenAbstract readReview
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Review in Shoulder & elbow, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05022355 completednot on this mapstarted 2021, after this paper: background citation

The Comparison of the Effects of Scapulothoracic Arthrodesis Surgery Versus Usual Care on Balance and Gait Parameters in Patients With Fascioscapulohumeral Dystrophy: One-Blind Study

TypeobservationalSponsorIstanbul University - CerrahpasaRan2021 to 2022Enrolled24ConditionsFacio-Scapulo-Humeral Dystrophy
NCT05178706 completednot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Does the Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Program Implemented on Individuals With Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy, Followed by Various Interventions, Have an Impact on Function, Balance, and Gait?

TypeobservationalSponsorIstanbul University - CerrahpasaRan2022 to 2022Enrolled36ConditionsFacioscapulohumeral Muscular DystrophyArmsupper extremity rehabilitation program, Results of assessment
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Dorsa KordFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Eva LiuFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Nolan S HornerDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
George S AthwalRoth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, London, Canada.
Moin KhanDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8237-8095
Bashar AlolabiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
McMaster University · CAHand and Upper Limb Clinic · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFacioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare condition associated with selective weakness of the muscles of the upper arm, face, and shoulder girdle, negatively affecting daily activities. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis may restore shoulder function and improve quality of life. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the outcomes and complications of scapulothoracic arthrodesis in FSHD patients.

methodsMedline, Pubmed, and Embase were systematically searched. Studies were included if they described scapulothoracic arthrodesis in FSHD with follow-up, and outcomes were adequately reported. Thirteen eligible articles reported the outcomes of 199 arthrodesis in 130 patients.

resultsThe mean gain of shoulder forward elevation and abduction were 45° (p < 0.05) and 40° (p < 0.05), respectively. There was an overall cosmetic satisfaction and improved performance of daily activities. There is limited and heterogeneous data on changes in pulmonary function, but such changes are clinically insignificant. The rate of complications was 41% of which 10% were serious, requiring an intervention or re-admission. The most common complications were hardware failure (8%), non-union (6%), and pneumothorax (5%). DISCUSSION: Scapulothoracic arthrodesis improved cosmesis, performance of daily activities and shoulder motion with no clinically significant loss of pulmonary function. The complication rate is high, and some are potentially serious.

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facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophyoutcomesscapulothoracic arthrodesis

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PMID32313557
PMCPMC7153204
OpenAlexW2967820280

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