ReviewIndian journal of orthopaedics2023
Does the Fatty Infiltration Influence the Re-tear Rate and Functional Outcome After Rotator Cuff Repair? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- Fatty infiltration predicts retear and functional impairment following rotator cuff repair: systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Reliability of imaging assessment of fatty infiltration in rotator cuff disorders: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Persistent neuropathic-like pain phenotype after arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears: occurrence, associated factors, and a preoperative four-domain risk score.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Impact of preoperative shoulder osteoarthritis severity score on outcomes after rotator cuff repair: A correlation study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Clinical and structural outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair augmented with biceps-based partial superior capsular reconstruction and distal tenotomy at two-year follow-up.JSES international · 2026Article
- Structural integrity vs. clinical utility: a critical review of bio-inductive scaffolds and autologous alternatives in rotator cuff repair.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- The Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Inhibitor CHIR99021 Reduces Fatty Infiltration and Muscle Atrophy After Rotator Cuff Tears: An In Vitro Experiment and In Vivo Mouse Model.The American journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Muscle Health & Fatty Infiltration with Advanced Rotator Cuff Pathology.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2025Review
- Comparison of Different Treatment Strategies for Long Head of Biceps Tendon in Rotator Cuff Repair: A Review.International journal of general medicine · 2025Review
- The impact of osteoporosis on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and postoperative tendon-to-bone healing.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Review
- PRP-loaded hydrogel for rotator cuff repair by promoting osteogenic differentiation and tendon regeneration.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Impact of surgeon volume, experience, and training on outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a nationwide analysis of 1489 surgeons.JSES international · 2024Article
- The Posterosuperior Tetralogy Scoring System as a Practical Tool to Predict Shoulder Function After Posterosuperior Large-to-Massive Rotator Cuff Repairs.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
Purpose: Fatty infiltration (FI) of the rotator cuff muscles occurs after rotator cuff tears (RCTs), which may affect the outcome of the repair procedure. This study aimed to determine the relationship between preoperative FI and the rate of re-tear and functional outcomes after rotator cuff repair. Methods: Computerized databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library database were searched for studies published from the inception date to January 2022. Two reviewers independently screened the titles and abstracts using prespecified criteria. Articles were included if they clearly stated the effect of varying degrees of FI on the outcome after shoulder cuff repair. Comparison was performed by different degrees of FI analysis: no FI is grade 0-1, FI is grade 2 and above. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4.1 software. Results: A total of 16 articles involving 1383 patients from 8 countries were included. The follow-up period ranged from 8 to 121 months. In terms of re-tear rate: patients with preoperative FI had significantly higher rates of re-tear compared with patients without FI (OR 4.60, 95% CI 2.22-9.54, Conclusion: FI after RCTs significantly increases the risk of postoperative re-tear and leads to worse functional scores, especially FI of the infraspinatus muscle. However, FI does not seem to reduce postoperative range of motion. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-022-00807-0.
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