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A new continuous noninvasive finger cuff device (Vitalstream) for cardiac output that communicates wirelessly via bluetooth or Wi-Fi
BackgroundThe new noninvasive Vitalstream (VS) continuous physiological monitor (Caretaker Medical LLC, Charlottesville, Virginia), allows continuous...
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Biceps-based 3-layer reconstruction of the irreparable rotator cuff: a technical note on biceps tendon as a common local graft for in-situ superior capsular reconstruction, partial cuff repair, and middle trapezius tendon transfer
BackgroundFor irreparable rotator cuff tears, 3-layer tendon reconstruction (in which in-situ superior capsular reconstruction-reinforced partial...
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Effect of continuous measurement and adjustment of endotracheal tube cuff pressure on postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Background: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complication following endotracheal tube removal, and effective preventive strategies remain...
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ClearSight™ finger cuff versus invasive arterial pressure measurement in patients with body mass index above 45 kg/m2
BackgroundMeasuring blood pressure in patients with obesity is challenging. The ClearSight™ finger cuff (FC) uses the vascular unloading technique to...
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Non-invasive measurement of pulse pressure variation using a finger-cuff method (CNAP system): a validation study in patients having neurosurgery
The finger-cuff system CNAP (CNSystems Medizintechnik, Graz, Austria) allows non-invasive automated measurement of pulse pressure variation (PPV CNAP )....
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Non-invasive measurement of pulse pressure variation using a finger-cuff method in obese patients having laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Pulse pressure variation (PPV) is a dynamic cardiac preload variable used to predict fluid responsiveness. PPV can be measured non-invasively using...
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Effect of continuous measurement and adjustment of endotracheal tube cuff pressure on postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPostoperative sore throat (POST) is a common postoperative complication after endotracheal tube removal. There are still no effective...
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Lower trapezius transfer for massive posterosuperior rotator cuff defects
ObjectiveTo present the arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius transfer technique that restores shoulder external rotation and forward elevation,...
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Accuracy and trending ability of finger plethysmographic cardiac output monitoring in late pregnancy
PurposeIndividuals in late pregnancy are at risk of significant hemodynamic variations, especially during Cesarean delivery. Although non-invasive...
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Mechanical consequences at the tendon-bone interface of different medial row knotless configurations and lateral row tension in a simulated rotator cuff repair
PurposeLittle is known about the direct influence of different technical options at the rotator cuff tendon-bone interface (TBI) and, more...
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation of calcific tendinopathy outside the rotator cuff: short-term evaluation
Rationale and objectivesWhile ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation for painful calcific tendinopathy (US-PICT) is the treatment of choice for...
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Percutaneous bone marrow concentrate and platelet products versus exercise therapy for the treatment of rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled, crossover trial with 2-year follow-up
BackgroundSurgical repair is recommended for the treatment of high-grade partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears, although evidence shows...
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Post-operative rehabilitation using a digital healthcare system in patients who had undergone rotator cuff repair: protocol for a single-center randomized controlled trial
BackgroundOperative repair of a rotator cuff tear requires up to 12 weeks of post-operative (post-op) home-based rehabilitation. Maintaining...
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Muscle fatigue response of rotator cuff muscles in different postures
IntroductionMuscle fatigue is a leading cause of rotator cuff (RC) pathologies. Scapular orientation affected by changes in the thoracic spine...
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Dry needling in a multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: study protocol for a double-blinded randomized sham-controlled trial
BackgroundRotator cuff tear (RCT) is one of the main causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common surgical...
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Joint-preserving surgical treatment options for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear
Treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears in young active patients is challenging. A variety of therapeutic options are available. Only a few...
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Preoperative rotator cuff tendon integrity, tear size, and muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration are associated with structural outcomes of arthroscopic revision rotator cuff repair
PurposeA few studies have focused on factors predisposing to retear after arthroscopic revision rotator cuff repair (ARRCR). This study aimed to...
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Rotator cuff irreparability or failure of repair (re-tear): technical note on middle trapezius tendon transfer for reproduction of supraspinatus function
PurposeBased on its close anatomic features and nearly-collinear force vector to those of supraspinatus muscle, the current article describes a...
