SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
The effects of telemedicine on Rotator cuff-related shoulder function and pain symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
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The trial behind it
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"Effectiveness of a Telerehabilitation Program Versus a Conventional Rehabilitation Program in Patients With Subacromial Pain"
Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention Incorporating a Remote Rehabilitation Application for Patients After Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effectiveness of telerehabilitation in upper limb musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Telemedicine for rotator cuff syndrome: Asynchronous exercise and remote follow-up in a randomized controlled study.PloS one · 2026Trial
- A comparative study of the clinical value of PRP and microfracture techniques in the repair of rotator cuff injuries.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Psychological mediators in chronic spinal pain after fully remote digital rehabilitation: a real-world, large-sample study.Physical therapy · 2026Article
- Bmscs loaded exosome hydrogel promotes the repair of rotator cuff injury in rats in vivo.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Digital Health and Smart Technologies in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Emerging Tools and Clinical Implications.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
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- RNA-sequencing-based elucidation of the mechanism underlying aFGF mediated regulation of BMSCs via the PI3K-AKT pathway and its implications for rotator cuff injury repair.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic suture-bridge repair of small and medium supraspinatus tears: a simplified Lassoloop technique with single medial and knotless lateral anchors.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Are depression, anxiety, and fear-avoidance predictors of outcomes after digital care for chronic musculoskeletal pain?Pain reports · 2025Article
- More than pain and physical limitation: the declined cognitive performance associated with rotator cuff injuries.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Preoperative nutritional status and obesity are associated with muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration in degenerative rotator cuff tears.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- UltraTape and sutures combination versus conventional sutures in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a 6-month retrospective matched cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Quantitative computed tomography analysis of bone microarchitecture is associated with rotator cuff healing.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Efficacy of arthroscopic deep rotator cuff suture with spinal needle for rotator cuff repair in treating rotator cuff tears.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Supervised vs. Self-Managed Exercise Therapy for Improving Shoulder Function After Traumatic Dislocation and Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Evaluating Digital Rehabilitation Outcomes in Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions Across Non-Obesity, Obesity, and Severe Obesity.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe effectiveness of telemedicine in aiding rehabilitation exercises among patients with rotator cuff (RC) disorders remains unknown. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of telemedicine in patients with RC disorders.
methodsRandomized clinical trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of telemedicine in patients with RC disorders were summarized through a meta-analysis. A systematic search for these RCTs was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to July 2024. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata 16. Publication bias was estimated with the funnel plot and Egger's test.
resultsTen studies involving 497 participants (telemedicine group = 248 and conventional group = 249) were enrolled, with follow-up durations ranging from 8 weeks to 48 weeks. Functional outcomes measured by the Constant-Murley score were markedly improved after treatment in the telemedicine group compared to the conventional group. Moreover, compared to conventional treatment, telemedicine significantly improved shoulder function evaluated by Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Score, relieved pain assessed by visual analog scale pain score, and improved range of motion after treatment and in the final follow-up period.
conclusionTelemedicine has demonstrated potential in alleviating pain and enhancing shoulder function and motion in patients with RC injuries. It may be a feasible intervention for rehabilitation exercises. Further research with a large sample size and standardized treatment is warranted to validate these findings.
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