Estradiol Supplementation and Rotator Cuff Repair: A Preliminary Randomized Trial
Rotator cuff tears in the shoulder are common, often cause pain and disability, often fail to heal with surgery, and both tears and failure of healing are associated with estradiol deficiency. In this study, women who have gone through menopause will be randomized to either estradiol patches or placebo patches after repair of the rotator cuff. The purpose of this study is to determine whether estradiol patches show promise in improving shoulder pain, strength, and function when given with rotator cuff repair.
Retrospective Data Collection and Prospective Clinical Investigation for the Augmentation or Reinforcement of the Rotator Cuff Using the Pitch-Patch.
This is a clinical investigation study. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions.
The medical device in this study is already on the market and is manufactured by Xiros Ltd.
The Pitch-Patch is a single-use polyester prosthesis available in two sizes (30x20mm and 35x25mm). It is reinforced around the perimeter and around each eyelet to provide strength and stability to the device and repair.
The study will collect data on patients who meet the entry criteria and have received the device.
This is a single-armed study, meaning all patients will have a Pitch-Patch. The total length of the is expected to be 4 years; this includes a recruitment period of 2 years, and a follow-up period (for the prospective clinical investigation) of 2 years.
A minimum of 32 patients will be enrolled into the study. Follow-up data will be collected at (if available for retrospective data) 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and final follow-up (maximum 2.5 years for prospective study; maximum of 5 years for retrospective study).
Platelet - Rich Plasma Injections for Rotator Cuff Tears
Regenerative medicine, specifically orthobiologics is a hot topic in the community and in Sports Medicine. Riding the hype curve of a new treatment can be great when offering new procedures to patients. However, as the excitement regarding potential benefits of orthobiologics grows, it is valuable to grow the body of literature on their safety and efficacy in various musculoskeletal conditions. Furthering the body of data regarding which musculoskeletal conditions may benefit most from these treatments and which may not can help guide physicians on when to incorporate orthobiologics into clinical practice. More robust data can help physicians guide patients and patient expectations when discussing treatment options.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) in musculoskeletal medicine is most commonly used to treat tendinopathies and degenerative joint disease. The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine released a position statement in November of 2021 summarizing meta-analysis and systemic review data evaluating efficacy and major adverse events of PRP for tendinopathy and osteoarthritis1. At this time, the most robust data exists for lateral epicondylopathy as multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrate positive response to PRP. Gluteus medius tendinopathy and plantar fasciaopathy similarly have positive data. In Achilles tendinopathy, well designed RCTs have shown no difference between PRP and saline injections. These data should help guide physicians in responsible use and patient counseling.
Data from Hurley et al. suggest PRP may augment rotator cuff repair with improved rates of healing and reduced overall pain. However, there are limited high quality studies on the efficacy of PRP alone in partial rotator cuff tear. Partial rotator cuff tear is a common musculoskeletal complaint that can be treated with conservative measures such as physical therapy and corticosteroid injection. It can also be treated with surgical intervention if those modalities provide incomplete or inadequate pain relief and functional restoration. This study aims to evaluate if PRP is an efficacious treatment modality for partial rotator cuff tear.
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