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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Preoperative handgrip strength can predict early postoperative shoulder function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Yu-Cheng Liu, Shu-Wei Huang, Christopher R Adams, Chung-Ying Lin, Yu-Pin Chen, Yi-Jie Kuo, Tai-Yuan Chuang

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. It is linked to trial NCT07394348 (Impact of Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis on Rehabilitation Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Impact of Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis on Rehabilitation Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair

TypeobservationalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2026 to 2027Enrolled50ConditionsRotator Cuff RepairsArmsJamar Handheld dynanometer
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7 authors.

Yu-Cheng Liu *Department of General Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Shu-Wei Huang *Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan.
Christopher R AdamsArthrex, Inc., Naples, FL, USA.
Chung-Ying LinInstitute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Yu-Pin ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi-Jie KuoDepartment of Orthopedics, Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tai-Yuan ChuangDepartment of Orthopedics, Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan. ctycgmh@gmail.com.

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Wan Fang Hospital 97TMU-WFH-16
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRotator cuff tears (RCTs) are a common musculoskeletal disorder, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is widely performed for tendon repair. Handgrip strength correlates with rotator cuff function; however, whether preoperative grip strength can predict functional outcomes in patients undergoing ARCR remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between preoperative grip strength and postoperative shoulder function following ARCR.

methodsA total of 52 patients with full-thickness repairable RCTs were prospectively enrolled. Baseline parameters, namely patient characteristics and intraoperative findings, were included for analysis. Postoperative shoulder functional outcomes were assessed using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QDASH) questionnaire and Constant-Murley scores (CMSs). Patients were followed up and evaluated at three and six months after ARCR. The effects of baseline parameters on postoperative outcomes were measured using generalized estimating equations.

resultsAt three and six months postoperatively, all clinical outcomes evaluated exhibited significant improvement from baseline following ARCR. Within 6 months postoperatively, higher preoperative grip strength was significantly correlated with higher CMSs (β = 0.470, p = 0.022), whereas increased numbers of total suture anchors were significantly correlated with decreased CMSs (β =  - 4.361, p = 0.03). Higher body mass index was significantly correlated with higher postoperative QDASH scores (β = 1.561, p = 0.03) during follow-up.

conclusionsHigher baseline grip strength predicts more favorable postoperative shoulder function following ARCR. A preoperative grip strength test in orthopedic clinics may serve as a predictor for postoperative shoulder functional recovery in patients undergoing ARCR.

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ArthroscopyHand StrengthRotator Cuff InjuriesAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative PeriodPredictive Value of TestsPreoperative PeriodProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionRotator CuffArthroscopic rotator cuff repairHandgrip strengthPostoperative outcomePostoperative shoulder functionRotator cuff tearShoulder functional outcome

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PMID38689328
PMCPMC11059705

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