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The muscles surrounding the shoulder girdle, including the clavicle and scapula, primarily stabilize the scapula. This stable base allows other muscles to move the humerus effectively. Scapular movements often mirror those of the humerus and extend its range of motion. For instance, raising the arm above the head would not be feasible without simultaneous upward rotation of the scapula.
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Nine muscles are involved in arm movements. Two of these, the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi, originate from the axial skeleton and are called axial muscles. The other seven originate from the scapula and are called the scapular muscles.
The pectoralis major has two origins. Its clavicular head originates on the medial half of the clavicle. In contrast, the sternocostal head originates on the costal cartilages of ribs 1-6, the sternum, and the aponeurosis of the external oblique of the...

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Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
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Shoulder stiffness and rotator cuff repair.

Rocco Papalia1, Francesco Franceschi, Sebastiano Vasta

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Biomedico University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Shoulder stiffness after rotator cuff repair (RCT) is common. While arthroscopic capsular release shows promise for post-operative stiffness, optimal rehabilitation protocols remain unclear, necessitating further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Shoulder stiffness is a frequent complication following surgical repair of rotator cuff tears (RCT).
  • Post-operative stiffness significantly impacts surgical outcomes, leading to comorbidity and potential treatment failure.
  • A stiff shoulder can also be present concurrently with a rotator cuff tear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on the management of shoulder stiffness, particularly in the context of rotator cuff tears.
  • To identify factors predisposing to shoulder stiffness and evaluate the effectiveness of different management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Central Registry).
  • Sixteen peer-reviewed articles published up to July 2011 were included in this systematic review.

Main Results:

  • The management of shoulder stiffness remains controversial, with unclear roles for different rehabilitation programs post-RCT repair.
  • Arthroscopic capsular release is considered a reliable and effective option for post-operative shoulder stiffness, though optimal indications require further definition.
  • Several predisposing factors for shoulder stiffness have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Post-operative rehabilitation protocols for shoulder stiffness require further investigation and standardization.
  • Definitive guidelines for managing pre- and post-operative shoulder stiffness are lacking.
  • Prospective, double-blinded randomized clinical trials are essential to establish evidence-based management plans for shoulder stiffness.