Full Description
The history of rotator cuff tendinopathy started more than 150 years ago, when some types of shoulder pain were attributed to 'rupture of the rotator cuff tendon'. In the third millennium, the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to rotator cuff problems are still debated. Although conservative measures are the first-line therapy, poor spontaneous tendon healing and progression from partial-thickness to full-thickness tears may mandate surgery. Biological, biomechanical and clinical studies have been conducted to establish the superiority of one technique over the other, but no clinical differences have been found. Although we know more about the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of rotator cuff pathology, our efforts should be directed at trying to find the treatment that best fits the specific needs of each patient. This book collects current reviews on rotator cuff problems, with regard to both biological and clinical aspects, and provides practical hints on management and rehabilitation for sports physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists and athletic trainers.
Contents
Preface: Maffulli, N.; Epidemiology, Genetics and Biological Factors of Rotator Cuff Tears: Longo, U.G.; Berton, A.; Papapietro, N.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Biomechanics of the Rotator Cuff: European Perspective: Longo, U.G.; Berton, A.; Papapietro, N.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Role of Biomechanics in Rotator Cuff Pathology: North American Perspective: Karas, V.; Cole, B.J.; Wang, V.M.; The Scapula in Rotator Cuff Disease: Kibler, W.B.; Instability and Rotator Cuff Tear: Porcellini, G.; Caranzano, F.; Campi, F.; Paladini, P.; Growth Factors and Tendon Healing: Oliva, F.; Gatti, S.; Porcellini, G.; Forsyth, N.R.; Maffulli, N.; Autologous Blood Products in Rotator Cuff Repair: Mei-Dan, O.; Carmont, M.R.; Tendinopathy of the Long Head of the Biceps: Snyder, G.M.; Mair, S.D.; Lattermann, C.; Conservative Treatment and Rotator Cuff Tear Progression: Longo, U.G.; Franceschi, F.; Berton, A.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Operative Management of Partial- and Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Franceschi, F.; Papalia, R.; Palumbo, A.; Del Buono, A.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Subscapularis Tears: Longo, U.G.; Berton, A.; Marinozzi, A.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Single- and Double-Row Repair for Rotator Cuff Tears - Biology and Mechanics: Papalia, R.; Franceschi, F.; Vasta, S.; Zampogna, B.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Arthroscopic Transosseous Rotator Cuff Repair: Longo, U.G.; Franceschi, F.; Berton, A.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Treatment Options for Chronic Retracted Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tears: Deering, S.J.; Mair, S.D.; Lattermann, C.; Synthetic Augmentation in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Longo, U.G.; Lamberti, A.; Rizzello, G.; Maffulli, N.; Denaro, V.; Understanding and Preventing Complications in Repairing Rotator Cuff Tears: Osti, L.; Papalia, R.; Del Buono, A.; Denaro, V.; Maffulli, N.
