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SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2026

Prevalence and risk factors of shoulder stiffness after rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis.

Xin-Lei Tang, Yi-Lin Wang, Zhong-You Zhang, Xuan Cheng, Si-Yuan Gao, Sheng Ding

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Xin-Lei Tang *Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China.
Yi-Lin Wang *Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China.
Zhong-You ZhangGuanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China.
Xuan ChengGuanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China.
Si-Yuan GaoGuanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China.
Sheng DingGuanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, NO.1508, Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200052, China. dr_ding@126.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThis meta-analysis aims to determine the prevalence of postoperative shoulder stiffness (PSS) after rotator cuff repair surgery and to explore its potential risk factors.

methodsSearch the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to July 1, 2025, for all studies reporting the prevalence of PSS after rotator cuff repair surgery and its associated risk factors. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 software.

resultsEight cohort studies involving 21,033 patients were included. The pooled prevalence of postoperative shoulder stiffness (PSS) after rotator cuff repair was 17% (95% CI: 9%-24%), with substantial heterogeneity (I

conclusionPSS after rotator cuff repair is not uncommon, but the pooled prevalence should be interpreted cautiously because of substantial heterogeneity and inconsistent diagnostic definitions across studies. Female sex and diabetes mellitus may be associated with PSS, whereas the clinical relevance of the association with age < 50 years appears limited. Further high-quality prospective studies are required.

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Postoperative ComplicationsRotator CuffRotator Cuff InjuriesShoulder JointHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsMeta-analysisPostoperative shoulder stiffnessPrevalenceRisk factorsRotator cuff

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