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Open AccessAktuelle Aspekte der Behandlung der Rotatorenmanschette
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Open AccessPrognostic factors for the occurrence of post-operative shoulder stiffness after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review
Post-operative shoulder stiffness (POSS) is one of the most frequent complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). Factors specifying clinical prediction models for the occurrence of POSS should...
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Treatment options for proximal humeral fractures in the older adults and their implication on personal independence
No consensus exists on the optimal treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHFx). Uncertainty about surgical treatment in the older adults using locking plates (e.g., PHILOS) has emerged, due to a high number...
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Functional improvement is sustained following anatomical and reverse shoulder arthroplasty for fracture sequelae: a registry-based analysis
Shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture sequelae is known to provide significant patient improvement, yet this outcome varies with time, prosthesis type, and fracture sequelae. We outline the expec...
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Influence of patient and diagnostic parameters on reported retear rates after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate patient and diagnostic parameters influencing the reported rates of recurrent rotator cuff defects after ARCR.
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Towards standardised definitions of shoulder arthroplasty complications: a systematic review of terms and definitions
A transparent, reliable and accurate reporting of complications is essential for an evidence-based evaluation of shoulder arthroplasty (SA). We systematically reviewed the literature for terms and definitions ...
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Open AccessPreliminary evaluation of a robotic apparatus for the analysis of passive glenohumeral joint kinematics
The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body. This is due, in part, to the complex interplay between the glenohumeral (GH) joint and the scapulothoracic (ST) articulation. Curre...
