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01-03-2018 | Rotator Cuff Repair (M Tao and M Teusink, section editors)

Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elite Athlete

Authors: Leigh J. Weiss, Dean Wang, Michael Hendel, Philip Buzzerio, Scott A. Rodeo

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of pain and dysfunction for the elite athlete and can result in time loss from participation. This review highlights the current management of these injuries.

Recent Findings

Conservative management of rotator cuff injuries continues to be the “gold standard” in the elite athlete. This includes a comprehensive rehabilitation program, anti-inflammatories, and corticosteroid injections. Newer treatment techniques such as intramuscular dry needling and the use of biologics such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cells demonstrate early promising results; however, these modalities require further investigation to determine their effectiveness.

Summary

Rotator cuff injuries can range from contusions and tendinopathy to full-thickness tears. A comprehensive evaluation is needed to determine the extent of injury and appropriate plan of care. Management strategies can range from rehabilitation to operative intervention and are guided by the size of the tear, time of season, sport, performance limitations, and presence of concomitant pathology.

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Title: Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elite Athlete
Authors: Leigh J. Weiss
Dean Wang
Michael Hendel
Philip Buzzerio
Scott A. Rodeo
Publication date: 01-03-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-018-9464-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elite Athlete

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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