List of Excluded Studies and Unobtained Studies

Jennifer C Seida; Janine R Schouten; Shima S Mousavi; Lisa Tjosvold; Ben Vandermeer; Andrea Milne; Kenneth Bond; Lisa Hartling; Claire LeBlanc; David M Sheps

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Seida JC, Schouten JR, Mousavi SS, et al. Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2010 Jul. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 22.)

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Appendix FList of Excluded Studies and Unobtained Studies

Eight hundred and forty-four studies were excluded. The reasons for exclusion are as follows: (1) the study was not primary research (n=153), (2) the study was published before 1990 (n=4), (3) the study enrolled 10 or fewer participants (n=34), (4) no baseline data was provided (n=89), (5) inappropriate study design (n=182), (6) the study population did not meet our criteria (n=15), (7) rotator cuff (RC) tears were not confirmed using diagnostic imaging (n=107), (8) the primary intention of the study was not the treatment of RC tears (n=59), (9) the study intervention did not meet our criteria (n=47), (10) there were no numeric outcome of interest reported (n=39), (11) the followup duration was less than 12 months in operative studies (n=23), (12) the study was not published in English (n=79), (13) the article was a multiple publication of an included study (n=13). In addition, 29 studies could not be retrieved through the univeristy interlibrary loan service.

Excluded – Not Primary Research (N = 153)

The following studies were excluded because they were not primary research.

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140.: Thelen P. Societe francaise de rhumatologie Fp. Les calcifications rebelles de la coiffe : ponction-aspiration-infiltration. Seizieme journee de Bichat “Appareil locomoteur” - 29 mars 2003. Seance pleniere (1ere partie). Rhumatologie. 2003;55(2):12–14.
141.: Thierry M. Criteres de suivi en reeducation et d’orientation en ambulatoire ou en SSR apres chirurgie des ruptures de coiffe ou arthroplasties d’epaule: Syntheses des recommandations professionnelles. La reeducation de l’ epaule prend son envol. Kinesitherapie scientifique. 2008;489:27–29.
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Excluded – Published Before 1990 (N = 4)

The following studies were excluded because they were published before 1990.

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Excluded – Enrolled ≤10 Participants (N = 34)

The following studies were excluded because 10 or fewer participants were enrolled.

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7.: Boyles RE, Flynn TW, Whitman JM. Manipulation following regional interscalene anesthetic block for shoulder adhesive capsulitis: a case series. Man Ther. 2005;10(1):80–87. [PubMed: 15681274]
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Excluded – No Baseline Data (N = 89)

The following uncontrolled studies were excluded because no baseline data was reported.

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Excluded – Ineligible Study Design (N = 182)

The following studies were excluded because the study design did not meet the eligibility criteria. For the original review, these included before-and-after studies in which the data collection was either retrospective or unclear (n=142). For the review update, all uncontrolled studies were excluded, regardless of the direction of data collection (n=40).

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Excluded – Not Population of Interest (N = 15)

The following studies were excluded because they failed to meet our population inclusion criteria.

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Excluded – Not Confirmed Rotator Cuff Tear (N = 107)

The following studies were excluded because RC tears were not confirmed using diagnostic imaging or intraoperative findings.

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Excluded – Primary Intention Was Not Treatment of RC Tears (N = 59)

The following studies were excluded because their primary intention was not the treatment of RC tears.

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46.: Schroder RJ, Scheibel M, Tsynman A, et al. Magnetresonanztomographische Untersuchung des Musculus subscapularis nach offener vorderer Schulterstabilisierung [Magnetic resonance analysis of the subscapularis muscle after open anterior shoulder stabilization] Rofo. 2006 Jul;178(7):706–712. (Ger) [PubMed: 16810630]
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50.: Sonnabend DH, Watson EM. Structural factors affecting the outcome of rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002 May;11(3):212–218. [PubMed: 12070491]
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57.: Wildner M. Lost to follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1995;77(4):657. [PubMed: 7615617]
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Excluded – Not Intervention of Interest (N = 47)

The following studies were excluded because they did not examine an intervention of interest for this review.

1.: Apoil AM. Kinesitherapie apres reparation de la coiffe par lambeau de deltoide. Pathologie musculo-tendineuse du membre superieur: de l’ epaule a la main. Kinesither Sci. 2000:21–23. (Fre)
2.: Arntz CT, Jackins S, Matsen FA III. Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder for the treatment of defects in the rotator cuff and the surface of the glenohumeral joint.[erratum appears in J Bone Joint Surg Am 1993 Jul;75(7):1112] J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1993 Apr;75(4):485–491. [PubMed: 8478376]
3.: Atalar AC, Demirhan M, Uysal M. Biseps uzun baßÝnÝn subakromiyal sÝkÝßma sendromuna etkisi ve artroskopik yardÝmlÝ tenodezi [The role of the long head of the biceps in subacromial impingement syndrome and arthroscopic assisted tenodesis] Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2002;36(5):408–412. (Tur) [PubMed: 12594347]
4.: Augereau B, Bensaida M, Vandenbussche E, et al. Plastie par lambeau de deltoide des ruptures transfixiantes associées des supraspinatus et infraspinatus non réparables par simple suture avec long biceps conservable [Deltoid muscle flap-plasty of associated transfixiant ruptures of supraspinatus and infraspinatus unrepairable by simple suture with preservable long biceps: twenty-nine cases with hindsight for 10 years and a half] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2004;90(5 Suppl):1, S155–1S. (Fre)
5.: Birmingham PM, Neviaser RJ. Outcome of latissimus dorsi transfer as a salvage procedure for failed rotator cuff repair with loss of elevation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008;17(6):871–874. [PubMed: 18760633]
6.: Boileau P, Walch G, Noel E, et al. Neer shoulder prosthesis: outcome according to the shoulder disease. Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1994;61(9):537–547.
7.: Boussagol B, Pelissier J, Herisson C, et al. Évaluation des pathologies de la coiffe des rotateurs: analyse comparative de quatre scores [Clinical assessment of rotator cuff lesions: comparative analysis of four scales] Ann Readapt Med Phys. 1996;39(2):79–88. (Fre)
8.: Brownlow HC, Smith C, Corner T, et al. Pain and stiffness in partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Am J Orthop. 2009;38(7):338–340. [PubMed: 19714274]
9.: Chavez-Lopez MA, Navarro-Soltero LA, Rosas-Cabral A, et al. Methylprednisolone versus triamcinolone in painful shoulder using ultrasound-guided injection. Mod Rheumatol. 2009;19(2):147–150. [PubMed: 19023644]
10.: Cho NS, Yi JW, Rhee YG. Arthroscopic biceps augmentation for avoiding undue tension in repair of massive rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy & Related Surgery. 2009;25(2):183–191. [PubMed: 19171279]
11.: Contreras-Dominguez V, Carbonell-Bellolio P. Continuous interscalene block for analgesia following shoulder rotator cuff repair: evaluation of 2 bupivacaine concentrations applied with the same infusion technique. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2008;55(10):610–615. [PubMed: 19177862]
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13.: Donigan JA, Frisella WA, Haase D, et al. Pre-operative and intra-operative factors related to shoulder arthroplasty outcomes. Iowa Orthop J. 2009;29:60–66. [PMC free article: PMC2723694] [PubMed: 19742087]
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15.: Fredrickson MJ, Stewart AW. Continuous interscalene analgesia for rotator cuff repair: a retrospective comparison of effectiveness and cost in 205 patients from a multi-provider private practice setting. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2008;36(6):786–791. [PubMed: 19115645]
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19.: Goutallier D, Postel JM, Van DS, et al. Tension-free cuff repairs with excision of macroscopic tendon lesions and muscular advancement: results in a prospective series with limited fatty muscular degeneration. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2006 Mar;15(2):164–172. [PubMed: 16517358]
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24.: Ilahi OA, Cosculluela PE, Ho DM. Classification of anterosuperior glenoid labrum variants and their association with shoulder pathology. Orthopedics. 2008;31(3):226. [PubMed: 19292248]
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26.: Jost B, Zumstein M, Pfirrmann CW, et al. Long-term outcome after structural failure of rotator cuff repairs. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(3):472–479. [PubMed: 16510810]
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30.: Longo UG, Franceschi F, Ruzzini L, et al. Higher fasting plasma glucose levels within the normoglycaemic range and rotator cuff tears. BJSM online. 2009;43(4):284–287. [PubMed: 18812420]
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32.: Mansat M. Place des lambeaux musculo-tendineux dans les ruptures irreparables de la coiffe des rotateurs de l’ epaule. Enseignement de la chirurgie de la main. 1996;8:119–129. (Fre)
33.: Mansat P. Societe francaise de chirurgie orthopedique et traumatologique PFo. Protheses humerales simples pour le traitement des omarthroses avec rupture de la coiffe des rotateurs. 81e reunion annuelle de la Societe francaise de chirurgie orthopedique et traumatologique. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2007;93(6):3, S51–3S. (Fre)
34.: Oh DK, Yoon YC, Kwon JW, et al. Comparison of indirect isotropic MR arthrography and conventional MR arthrography of labral lesions and rotator cuff tears: a prospective study. Am J Roentgenol. 2009;192(2):473–479. [PubMed: 19155413]
35.: Postacchini F, Gumina S. Results of surgery after failed attempt at repair of irreparable rotator cuff tear. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2002 Apr;(397):332–341. [PubMed: 11953625]
36.: Razmjou H, Holtby R, Alexander P, Moola F, et al. Size of Tear as a Prognostic Indicator for Outcome Following Rotator Cuff Full-Thickness Tear Repair. 61st Annual Meeting of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Toronto, ON. Jun 2–4, 2006.
37.: Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Wilk KE, et al. The Effect of Electrical Stimulation of the Intraspinatus on Shoulder External Rotation Force Production Following Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005 Jan;35(1):a79–a80.
38.: Resch H, Povacz P, Ritter E, et al. Transfer of the pectoralis major muscle for the treatment of irreparable rupture of the subscapularis tendon. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000;82(3):372–382. [PubMed: 10724229]
39.: Simovitch RW, Zumstein MA, Lohri E, et al. Predictors of scapular notching in patients managed with the delta III reverse total shoulder replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89(3):588–600. [PubMed: 17332108]
40.: Skutek M, Fremerey RW, Zeichen J, et al. Outcome analysis following open rotator cuff repair: early effectiveness validated using four different shoulder assessment scales. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2000;120(7–8):432–436. [PubMed: 10968533]
41.: Thomazeau H, Colmar M. Lambeaux deltoidiens: resultats precoces d’ une serie continue de 35 cas [The deltoid flap. A series of 35 cases] Ann Orthop Ouest. 1994:79–83. (Fre)
42.: Thur C, Redaelli C. Die Deltoideus-Lappen Plastik: therapie der Wahl bei der grossen Rotatoren-Manschetten-Ruptur? [The deltoid flap-plasty: therapy of choice in large rotator cuff ruptures?] Z Unfallchir Versicherungsmed. 1992;85(4):172–185. (Ger) [PubMed: 1299297]
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44.: Vecchio PC, Adebajo AO, Hazleman BL. Suprascapular nerve block for persistent rotator cuff lesions. J Rheumatol. 1993 Mar;20(3):453–455. [PubMed: 8478851]
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Excluded – No Numeric Outcomes of Interest (N = 39)

The following studies were excluded because they did report numeric data for any of the a priori specified outcomes of interest.

1.: Agnello L, Cataldo P, Letizia GA. Rehabilitation following injury of the rotator cuff. Acta Med Medit. 2003;19(1):43–47.
2.: Bhatia M, Singh B, Nicolaou N, et al. Correlation between rotator cuff tears and repeated subacromial steroid injections: a case-controlled study. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009;91(5):414–416. [PMC free article: PMC2758443] [PubMed: 19409148]
3.: Boyer T, Bailly A. Hopital Bichat Clinique rhumatologique Fp. Resultats du traitement arthroscopique des lesions de la coiffe: sport et appareil locomoteur. Rhumatologie. 1995;47(5):159–163. (Fre)
4.: Brady PC, Arrigoni P, Burkhart SS. Evaluation of residual rotator cuff defects after in vivo single-versus double-row rotator cuff repairs. Arthroscopy. 2006;22(10):1070–1075. [PubMed: 17027404]
5.: Bron C. Treatment of myofascial trigger points in common shoulder disorders by physical therapy: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN75722066] BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007;8:107. [PMC free article: PMC2246010] [PubMed: 17983467]
6.: Chen SK, Lin GT, Tien YC, et al. Greater tuberosity osteotomy for treatment of impinge rotator cuff tear. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2000 Apr;16(4):192–196. [PubMed: 10933750]
7.: Dainty K, Litchfield R, Forwell L, et al. Randomized clinical trial comparing the use of hydro-therapy to land based therapy alone following full-thickness rotator cuff repairs. (abstract). Clin J Sport Med. 2002 Jan;12(1):67–68.
8.: Deutsch A, Altchek DW, Veltri DM, et al. Traumatic tears of the subscapularis tendon: clinical diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging findings, and operative treatment. Am J Sports Med. 1997 Jan;25(1):13–22. [PubMed: 9006686]
9.: Deutsch AA, Taylor MM.A Prospective Comparison of Ethibond vs. Fiberwire Suture for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsChicago, ILMar 22–26, 2006.
10.: Fukuda H, Hamada K, Nakajima T, et al. Partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff: a clinicopathological review based on 66 surgically verified cases. Int Orthop. 1996;20(4):257–265. [PubMed: 8872551]
11.: Gartsman GM. Arthroscopic assessment of rotator cuff tear reparability. Arthroscopy. 1996;12(5):546–549. [PubMed: 8902127]
12.: Gazielly D. Epidémiologie. [Epidemiology of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85
13.: Gill TJ, McIrvin E, Kocher MS, et al. The relative importance of acromial morphology and age with respect to rotator cuff pathology. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002 Jul;11(4):327–330. [PubMed: 12195249]
14.: Goutallier D, Postel JM, Bernageau J, et al. Fatty muscle degeneration in cuff ruptures: pre- and postoperative evaluation by CT scan. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994 Jul;(304):78–83. [PubMed: 8020238]
15.: Goutallier D, Postel JM. La degenerescence graisseuse des muscles des coiffes tendineuses rompues de l’ epaule. Rev Rhum Ed Fr. 1995;62(6):439–446. (Fre)
16.: Grana WA, Teague B, King M, et al. An analysis of rotator cuff repair. Am J Sports Med. 1994 Sep;22(5):585–588. [PubMed: 7810779]
17.: Gumina S, Di GG, Bertino A, et al. Inflammatory infiltrate of the edges of a torn rotator cuff. Int Orthop. 2006 Oct;30(5):371–374. [PMC free article: PMC3172757] [PubMed: 16601984]
18.: Hardy P. Reparation endoscopique des ruptures des tendons de la coiffe des rotateurs : evaluation de la cicatrisation tendineuse a moyen terme. Rhumatologie; Congres de la Vingt et Unieme Journee de Bichat “Pathologie Mecanique et Sportive.”; 15 Mars 2008; 2008. pp. 23–28. (Fre)
19.: Holibka R, Ditmar R, Holibkova A, et al. Isolated ruptures of the supraspinatus muscle. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2003;147(2):227–232. [PubMed: 15037909]
20.: Iannotti JP. Postoperative outcome assessment of the shoulder following rotator cuff repair. Elsevier Science Publishers B.V; Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc.; 1995.
21.: Lyons TR, Savoie FH, Field LD. Arthroscopic repair of partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff. Arthroscopy. 2001;17(2):219–223. [PubMed: 11172256]
22.: Ma HL, Wu JJ, Lin CF, et al. Surgical treatment of full thickness rotator cuff tear in patients younger than 40 years. Chin Med J. 2000 Jun;63(6):452–458. [PubMed: 10925535]
23.: Maguire MG. Massive tears of the rotator cuff. Elsevier Science Publishers BV; Elsevier Science Publishing Co. Inc.; 1995.
24.: Murrell G, Walton J, Cummins C, et al. Long-term temporal outcomes following rotator cuff repair. (abstract). J Sci Med Sport. 2003;6(Suppl):5.
25.: O’Holleran JD, Kocher MS, Horan MP, et al. Determinants of patient satisfaction with outcome after rotator cuff surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Jan;87(1):121–126. [PubMed: 15634822]
26.: Olley LM, Carr AJ. The use of a patient-based questionnaire (the Oxford Shoulder Score) to assess outcome after rotator cuff repair. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2008 May;90(4):326–331. [PMC free article: PMC2647197] [PubMed: 18492399]
27.: Parent EC, Brennan G, Cleland J. Clinical outcomes and utilization of physical therapy services for categories of shoulder pathologies treated conservatively. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther; 2008 Combined Sections Meeting; Nashville, Tennessee. February 6–9, 2008; 2008. pp. A18–A19.
28.: Paulos LE, Kody MH. Arthroscopically enhance mini-approach to rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy. 1991;7(3):331.
29.: Postacchini F, Perugia D, Rampoldi M. Rotator cuff tears: results of surgical repair. Ital J Orthop Traumatol. 1992;18(2):173–188. [PubMed: 1289283]
30.: Putz R, Reichelt A. Strukturelle befunde am lig. coracoacromiale bei rotatorenmanschettenruptur, tendinosis calcarea und supraspinatussyndrom. Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 1990;128(1):46–50. (Ger) [PubMed: 2138387]
31.: Rubin A. Does continuous passive motion help? Phys Sportsmed. 1996 Sep;24(9):160.
32.: Sherman SL, Lyman S, Koulouvaris P, et al. Risk factors for readmission and revision surgery following rotator cuff repair. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Mar;466(3):608–613. [PMC free article: PMC2505218] [PubMed: 18264848]
33.: Shinoda T, Shibata Y, Izaki T, et al. A comparative study of surgical invasion in arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009;18(4):596–599. [PubMed: 19254852]
34.: Silver-Bernstein C. Continuous passive motion after repair of the rotator cuff: a prospective outcome study. Phys Ther. 1999;79(1):99. [PubMed: 9698005]
35.: Simank HG, Dauer G, Schneider S, et al. Incidence of rotator cuff tears in shoulder dislocations and results of therapy in older patients. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2006 May;126(4):235–240. [PubMed: 16151824]
36.: Tashjian RZ, Bradley MP, Tocci S, et al. Factors influencing patient satisfaction after rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 Nov;16(6):752–758. [PubMed: 17964816]
37.: Thompson C. Abstracts. J Athl Train. 1997 Apr;32(2):169. [PMC free article: PMC1319814] [PubMed: 16558441]
38.: Weber SC, Kauffman JI. All-arthroscopic vs. mini-open rotator cuff repair: Long-term follow-up. Arthroscopy Association of North America 23rd Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. Apr 22–25, 2004.
39.: Zilber S, Carillon Y, Lapner PC, et al. Infraspinatus delamination does not affect supraspinatus tear repair. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2007 May;458:63–69. [PubMed: 17308479]

Excluded – Followup <12 Months (Operative) (N = 23)

The following operative studies were excluded because the postoperative followup duration was less than 12 months.

1.: Balyk R, Luciak-Corea C, Otto D, et al. Do outcomes differ after rotator cuff repair for patients receiving workers’ compensation? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 Dec;466(12):3025–3033. [PMC free article: PMC2628237] [PubMed: 18784971]
2.: Benson RT, McDonnell SM, Rees JL, et al. The morphological and immunocytochemical features of impingement syndrome and partial-thickness rotator-cuff tear in relation to outcome after subacromial decompression. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009;91(1):119–123. [PubMed: 19092016]
3.: Brislin KJ, Field LD, Savoie FH III. Complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy. 2007 Feb;23(2):124–128. [PubMed: 17276218]
4.: Burkhart SS, Tehrany AM. Arthroscopic subscapularis tendon repair: technique and preliminary results. Arthroscopy. 2002 May;18(5):454–463. [PubMed: 11987054]
5.: Catasus-Clave ML, Guillen-Sola A, Diaz-Aristzabal U, et al. Isokinetic study of rotator cuff lesions: pre- and post-surgical results. Rehabil. 2007;41(1):25–29.
6.: Cordasco FA, McGinley BJ, Charlton T. Rotator cuff repair as an outpatient procedure. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2000 Jan;9(1):27–30. [PubMed: 10717859]
7.: Ellenbecker TS, Elmore E, Bailie DS. Descriptive report of shoulder range of motion and rotational strength 6 and 12 weeks following rotator cuff repair using a mini-open deltoid splitting technique. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006 May;36(5):326–335. [PubMed: 16715833]
8.: Ellenbecker TS, Fischer DJ, Zeman D. Glenohumeral joint range of motion, rotational isokinetic strength, and functional self-report measures following all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. (abstract). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2006 Jan;36(1):a68–a69.
9.: Gumina S, Di GG, Perugia D, et al. Deltoid detachment consequent to open surgical repair of massive rotator cuff tears. Int Orthop. 2008 Feb;32(1):81–84. [PMC free article: PMC2219931] [PubMed: 17410365]
10.: Hartig A, Rojczyk M. Die arthroskopie subakromiale dekompression: anmerkungen zur indikation und operationstechnik [Arthroscopic sub-acromial decompression: comments on indications and surgical technique] Unfallchirurg. 1993 Feb;96(2):109–115. (Ger) [PubMed: 8451648]
11.: Hofmann-Kiefer K, Eiser T, Chappell D, et al. Does patient-controlled continuous interscalene block improve early functional rehabilitation after open shoulder surgery? Anesth Analg. 2008;106(3):991–996. [PubMed: 18292451]
12.: Jeevan R, Roy B, Neumann L, et al. The Nottingham augmentation device: an alternative approach to the management of massive rotator cuff tears?. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow 2006; Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
13.: Kang L, Henn RF, Tashjian RZ, et al. Early outcome of Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a matched comparison with mini-open rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy. 2007;23(6):573–582. [PubMed: 17560471]
14.: Kirkley A, Litchfield RB, Jackowski DM, et al. The use of the impingement test as a predictor of outcome following subacromial decompression for rotator cuff tendinosis. Arthroscopy. 2002 Jan;18(1):8–15. [PubMed: 11774135]
15.: Landreau P. Societe francaise de rhumatologie Fp. Place de l’ arthroscopie dans la chirurgie reconstructrice de la coiffe des rotateurs. Seizieme journee de Bichat “Appareil locomoteur” - 29 mars 2003. Seance pleniere (1ere partie). Rhumatologie. 2003;55(2):31–34. (Fre)
16.: Leggin BG, Kelley MJ, Ramsey ML, et al. Short-term outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. (abstract). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005 Jan;35(1):a3–a4.
17.: O’Connor DA, Chipchase LS, Tomlinson J, et al. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression: responsiveness of disease-specific and health-related quality of life outcome measures. Arthroscopy. 1999;15(8):836–840. [PubMed: 10564861]
18.: Ozbaydar MU, Bekmezci T, Tonbul M, et al. [The results of arthroscopic repair in partial rotator cuff tears] Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2006;40(1):49–55. (Tur) [PubMed: 16648678]
19.: Park JY, Yoo MJ, Kim MH. Comparison of surgical outcome between bursal and articular partial thickness rotator cuff tears. (abstract). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003 Sep;33(9):541. [PubMed: 12722909]
20.: Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Wilk KE, et al. The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the infraspinatus on shoulder external rotation force production after rotator cuff repair surgery. Am J Sports Med. 2008;36(12):2317–2321. [PubMed: 18757763]
21.: Sclamberg SG, Tibone JE, Itamura JM, et al. Six-month magnetic resonance imaging follow-up of large and massive rotator cuff repairs reinforced with porcine small intestinal submucosa. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Sep;13(5):538–541. [PubMed: 15383811]
22.: Singh H. The efficacy of continuous cryotherapy on the postoperative shoulder: a prospective, randomized investigation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2001 Nov;10(6):522–555. [PubMed: 11743529]
23.: Thur C, Julke M, Bircher HP. Die aufrichteosteotomie des akromions (AAO) als neues prinzip in der behandlung des Iimpingementsyndroms, insbesonders im zusammenhang mit der rekonstruktion von großen rotatorenmanschettenläsionen [Lifting osteotomy of the acromion as a new principle in treatment of impingement syndrome, especially in correlation with reconstruction of large rotator cuff lesions] Unfallchirurg. 1998 Mar;101(3):176–183. (Ger) [PubMed: 9577213]

Excluded – Non-English (N = 79)

The following studies were excluded because they were published in a language other than English.

1.: Akpinar S, Ozalay M, Hersekli MA, et al. Rotator manset yirtiklarinin artroskopic yardimli Mini: acik yontemle tamiri [Arthroscopic assisted mini-open rotator cuff repair] Artroplasti Artroskopik Cerrahi. 2003;14(4):209–213. (Tur)
2.: Augereau B, Grimberg J. Traitements, résulats fonctionnel et anatomique de la série [Full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis: treatments, functional and anatomical results of the series] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85
3.: Belgian Association for Arthroscopy ABA Bp. Rupture de la coiffe des rotateurs [Rotator cuff ruptures] Acta Orthop Belg. 1995;61:3–36. (Fre)
4.: Bellumore Y, Mansat P, Determe P, et al. Ruptures associées des tendons des muscles supra et infraspinatus [Full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis: tendon ruptures of the supraspinatus and the infraspinatus muscles] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85:113–117. (Fre)
5.: Bezer M, Aydin N, Guven O. Humerus baainin yukari kaymasi rotator kilif cerrahisinde: prognostic bir arac olarak kullanilabilir mi? [Superior excursion of the humeral head: can it be used as a prognostic tool on rotator cuff tear surgery?] Marmara Med J. 2006;19(1):1–5. (Tur)
6.: Boehm TD, Ilg A, Werner A, et al. Langzeitergebnisse 5–13 Jahre) nach lokaler rekonstruktion und deltoideuslappenplastiken bei massiven rotatormanschettendefekten [Long-term results 5–13 years) after surgical local repair and deltoid muscle flap for massive rotator cuff tears] Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 2004 Mar;142(2):228–234. (Ger) [PubMed: 15106069]
7.: Boileau P, Ahrens P. Le long biceps “en sablier” ou long biceps piege: une autre cause de douleur et de blocage de l’ epaule. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2003;89(8):672–682. (Fre) [PubMed: 14726833]
8.: Boileau P, Coste JS, Deprey F, et al. Traitement arthroscopique des lésions non transfixiantes de la coiffe des rotateurs [Arthroscopic treatment of impingement and partial thickness tears of the rotator cuff of the shoulder] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2004 Dec;90(8 Suppl):S35–S48. (Fre) [PubMed: 15850060]
9.: Boldin C, Schippinger G. Vergleich der infekthaufigkeit zwischen resorbierbaren und nicht resorbierbaren nahtmaterialien bei rotatorenmanschetten-operationen. Aktuelle Traumatol. 2001;31(3):119–121. (Ger)
10.: Brox JI, Bohmer AS, Ljunggren AE, et al. Behandling av kronisk senebetennelse i skulderen [Treatment of chronic shoulder tendinitis] Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1994 Feb 20;114(5):575–577. 9. (Nor) [PubMed: 8209342]
11.: Caira SF, Melanotte PL. Le rotture isolate parziali del tendine del sovraspinoso [Partial tears of the supraspinatus tendon] Minerva Ortop Traumatol. 1997;48(9):337–342. (Ita)
12.: Candiotto S, Majoni A, Londei L, et al. Il trattamento chirurgico del conflitto subacromiale e della rottura della cuffia dei rotatori: esperienza personale in 134 casi [Surgical treatment of the impingement syndrome and of the rotator cuff tears: personal experience in 134 cases] Reumatismo. 2002 Oct;54(4):308–315. (Ita) [PubMed: 12563364]
13.: Catalano PA, Castagna A, Auliso M, et al. La sindrome del conflitto subacromiale: principi di trattamento artroscopico [Subacromial impingement syndrome: arthroscopic treatment] Ortop Traumatol Oggi. 1994;14(1):31–35. (Ita)
14.: Charousset C, Duranthon LD, Grimberg J, et al. Êtude par arthroscanner de la cicatrisation tendineuse après réparation arthroscopique de la coiffe des rotateurs: analyse des facteurs prédictifs à propos d’une série consécutive de 167 réparations [Arthro-C-scan analysis of rotator cuff tears healing after arthroscopic repair: analysis of predictive factors in a consecutive series of 167 arthroscopic repairs] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2006 May;92(3):223–233. (Fre) [PubMed: 16910604]
15.: Cossu M, Spagnolo R, Bardelli D. L‘intervento riabilativo nei pazienti sottoposti ad acromioplastica secondo Rockwood [Rehabilitative treatment in patients who have undergone acromioplasty according to Rockwood] Riabilitazione. 1998;31(1):3–12. (Ita)
16.: Coudane H, Vauge L, Nicoud C, et al. Les ruptures associées des supscapularis, supraspinatus et infraspinatus [Full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis: ruptures of the subscapularis, supraspinatus and infraspinatus] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85:127–132. (Fre)
17.: Demirhan M, Atalar AC, Kocabey Y, et al. Rotator manset yirtiklarinin artroskopik yardimli mini-acik yöntemle tamiri [Arthroscopic-assisted mini-open rotator cuff repair] Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2002;36(1):1–6. (Tur) [PubMed: 12510103]
18.: DeSimoni C, Ledermann T, Imhoff AB. Holmium: YAG-Laser beim “outlet impingement” der Schulter [Holmium:YAG laser treatment of outlet impingement syndrome: medium-term results] Orthopade. 1996;25(1):84–90. (Ger) [PubMed: 8622851]
19.: Fabis J, Zwierzchowski H. Ocena punktowa Constanta reconstrukjci piercienia rotatorów [Constant point evaluation for reconstruction of the rotator cuff] Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol. 1997;62(6):491–496. (Pol) [PubMed: 9501660]
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21.: Fukuda K. [Results of the operative producers of the rotator cuff tear: prospective study of the effect of postoperative local injection of sodium hyaluronate] Yakuri to Chiryo (Japanese Pharmacology and Therapeutics). 2000;28(9):819–823. (Jpn)
22.: Fukushima S, Okamura K, Usui M, et al. [Arthroscopic surgical treatment for subacromial impingement syndrome] Hokkaido Journal of Orthopedic and Traumatic Surgery. 1995;38(1):22–25. (Jpn)
23.: Gazielly DF. Resultats fonctionnels et anatomiques apres traitement chirurgical des ruptures de la coiffe des reacteurs. I: evaluation fonctionnelle et anatomique preoperatoire des ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs [Functional and anatomic results following surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears. I: preoperatoire functional and anatomic assessment] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1995;81(1):8–16. (Fre) [PubMed: 7569183]
24.: Gleyze P, Augereau B, Gazielly DF. Méthodologie [Methodology in full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85:90–92. (Fre)
25.: Gleyze P, Thomazeau H. Societe Francaise d‘-Arthroscophie F. Reparation endoscopique des ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs. Etude des facteurs predictifs du resultat anatomique et fonctionnel: a propos de 87 cas. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2000;86(6):566–574. (Fre) [PubMed: 11060430]
26.: Gosak A. Síndrome de fricción subacromial: cirugía artroscópia. [Arthroscopic subacromial decompression: a prospective analysis of 62 patients] Prensa Med Argent. 2001;88(10):1030–1035. (Spa)
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28.: Gschwend N, Bloch HR, Bischof A. Langzeitergebnisse der operierten rotatormanschettenruptur [Long-term results of surgical management of rotator cuff rupture] Orthopade. 1991 Sep;20(4):255–261. (Ger) [PubMed: 1945402]
29.: Hermann B, Steiner D, Van TD. Operative therapie und ergebnisse bei rotatormanschettenruptur [Surgical treatment and results of rotator cuff tears] Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 1990;126(6):648–651. (Ger) [PubMed: 2149246]
30.: Hoffmann F, Schiller M, Reif G. Arthroskopische rotatormanschettenrekonstuktion [Arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction] Orthopade. 2000 Oct;29(10):888–894. (Ger) [PubMed: 11142908]
31.: Holtslag HR, Jaspers PJ, Marting LN, et al. Bevredigende resultaten van operatieve reconstructie van rotator-cuff‘ - rupturen,1984–1990 [Satisfactory results of surgical reconstruction of rotator cuff ruptures, 1984–1990 ] Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1994 Jul 16;138(29):1462–1466. (Dut) [PubMed: 8052317]
32.: Huguet D. Societe orthopedique de l‘-Ouest. Suture de coiffe sous arthroscopie. Ann Orthop Ouest; 38eme reunion annuelle de la Societe orthopedique de l‘ Ouest; Saint-Malo. 9–11, juin 2005; 2006. pp. 149–154. (Fre)
33.: Ibragimov D. Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic damage to the musculus supraspinatus of the shoulder. Uzbekiston Tibbiet Zhurnali. 2001:127–128. (Usb)
34.: Jerosch J, Schroder M, Schneider T. Die arthroskopische resektion des AC-gelenkes (ARAC): indikationen, op-technik, ergebnisse [The arthroscopic resection of the ac-joint (ARAC):indications, Surgical technique, results] Unfallchirurg. 1998;101(9):691–696. (Ger) [PubMed: 9816978]
35.: Jimenez-Martin A, Angulo-Gutierrez J, Gonzalez-Herranz J, et al. La acromioplastia con reparación del manguito rotador y sus efectos en el test de Constant tras la aplicación de plasma rico en factores de crecimiento (PRGF) [Acromioplasty with rotator cuff repair and its effects in Constant test after application of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF)] Trauma. 2008;19(1):6–12. (Spa)
36.: Johannsen HV, Andersen NH, Sojbjerg JO, et al. Artroskopisk subakromial dekompression. [Arthroscopic subacromial decompression] Ugeskr Laeger. 1997 Jan 6;159(2):166–170. (Dan) [PubMed: 9012088]
37.: Jouve F, Graveleau N. Luxation recidivante anterieure de l‘ epaule et rupture de la coiffe des rotateurs : resultats du traitement chirurgical. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2008;94(7):659–669. (Fre) [PubMed: 18984123]
38.: Kempf JF, Bonnomet F. Orthopaedica Belgica B. Etude multicentrique de 210 ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs traitees par acromioplastie sous arthroscopie. Acta Orthop Belg. 1995;61:23–31. (Fre) [PubMed: 8623603]
39.: Kempf JF, Marcillou P, Schlemmer B. Étude des différents groupes lésionnels [Full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff, including subscapularis: results of surgical treatment of isolated ruptures of the supraspinatus] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1999;85:105–109. (Fre)
40.: Kenesi C, Barbato B. Place de l‘acromioplastie dans le traitement chirurgical de la pathologie de la coiffe des courts rotateurs de l‘epaule [Place of acromioplasty in the surgical treatment of the pathology of the short rotators cuff: report of 66 cases followed from one to ten years] Rev Rhum Mal Osteoartic. 1990;57(3):193–196. (Fre) [PubMed: 2339267]
41.: Kenesi C. Conception biomécanique de l‘epaule et ses conséquences chirurgicales: réfexions à propos d‘une expérience personelle sur 250 épaules opérées [Biomechanics of the shoulder joint and Its surgical consequences: a personal-experience of 250 operated patients] Bull Acad Natl Med. 1994;178(8):1493–1507. (Fre) [PubMed: 7743266]
42.: Kessler MA, Lichtenberg S, Habermeyer P. Die rekonstruktion von großen rotatormanschettenrupturen Eine neue technik der Sehnenrefixation mitdem Corkscrew-Fadenankersystem [Reconstruction of big rotator cuff ruptures: a new technique of tendon refixation with the corkscrew suture anchor system] Unfallchirurg. 2003 Oct;106(10):826–833. (Ger) [PubMed: 14652725]
43.: Klein W, Gassen A. Die endoskopische subakromiale dekompression bei kompletter rotatorenmanschettenruptur. Indikation, technik und nachuntersuchungsergebnisse. Arthroskopie. 1993;6(3):107–111. (Ger)
44.: Ladero MF, Maestro A, Martinez N, et al. Estudio clínico-laboral de la suturas artroscópicas del manguito rotador con anclajes biodegradables [Clinical-occupational study of all-arthroscopic rotator cuff suture using biodegradable anchors] Patologia del Aparato Locomotor. 2006;4(4):254–260. (Spa)
45.: Langenhorst AMWW, Diercks RL, Eikelaar HR, et al. Passagesyndroom van de schouder bij patiënten jonger dan 40 jaar, behandeld met een partiële acromionresectie [Impingement problems of the shoulder in patients under 40 treated by partial acromioplasty] Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1990;134(21):1050–1053. (Dut) [PubMed: 2366897]
46.: Leblebici B, Adam M, Yapgu S, et al. [Comparing the effects of open versus closed kinetic chain scapulohumeral stability exercises in rotator cuff problems]. Turkiye Fiziksel Tip ve. Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2007;53(4):134–137. (Tur)
47.: Machner A, Pap G, Mohrenweiser L, et al. Vergleich von 2 operationstechniken isolierter supraspinatusruptur [Comparison of 2 surgical techniques in isolated supraspinatus rupture: a matched-pair study] Unfallchirurg. 2001 Jan;104(1):19–24. (Ger) [PubMed: 11381757]
48.: Mariotti U, Motta PO, Vassoney PF, et al. Decompressione sub-acromiale artroscopica versus riparazione bilanciata artroscopica nel trattamento chirurgico delle lesioni massive della cuffia dei rotatori [Arthroscopic sub-acromial decompression versus balanced arthroscopic repair in the surgical treatment of rotator cuff massive tears] Minerva Ortop Traumatol. 2005;56(3):121–126. (Ita)
49.: Midorikawa K. [The arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder: a topological and clinical study] Igaku Kenkyu. 1993 Feb;63(1):21–31. (Jpn) [PubMed: 8328260]
50.: Milano G, Deriu L, Ziranu F, et al. Il trattamento artroscopico della capsulite adesiva di spalla [Arthroscopic treatment of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder] Artroscopia. 2004;5(2):70–79. (Ita)
51.: Miyazaki AN, Doneux SP, Saito RY, et al. Acromioplastia artroscópia e reparo das lesđes do manguito rotador por “miniincisão” [Arthroscopic acromioplasty and repair of rotator cuff tears using the ‘mini-open‘ approach] Rev Bras Ortop. 1999;37(7):415–420. (Por)
52.: Musil D, Sadovsky P. Masivni ruptura rotátorové manzety: srovnáni mini-open a artroskopické rekonstrukce. Cast 2: artroskopicka rekonstrukce [Massive tears of the rotator cuff: comparison of mini-open and arthroscopic techniques. Part 2: arthroscopic repair] Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2007 Oct;74(5):318–325. (Cze) [PubMed: 18001628]
53.: Orsi R, De TV, Barisone P, et al. Personal experience in the treatment of ‘painful shoulder’ Minerva Ortop Traumatol. 1994;45(9):399–402. (Ita)
54.: Orsi R, Nastro M, Brignolo M, et al. Risultati a medio termine della riparazione della cuffia dei rotatori. Verifica clinica e strumentale [Medium terms results of surgical repair of the rotator cuff] Minerva Ortop Traumatol. 1997;48:1–2. 7–12. (Ita)
55.: Pechoucek J. Faktory ovlivnujici operacni vysledky lecby roztrzene manzety rotatoru ramena [Factors affecting the surgical results of treatment of rotator cuff tears in the shoulder] Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 1990 Feb;57(1):34–39. (Cze) [PubMed: 2336906]
56.: Postel JM. Les ruptures isolees du sous-scapulaire: manifestations osteo-articulaires et sport. Rev Rhum Ed Fr. 1998;65(7):79–84. (Fre)
57.: Pouget G, Thomazeau H. Ruptures transfixiantes de la coiffe des rotateurs. Ann Orthop Ouest. 2001:171–204. (Fre)
58.: Prochazka P. Vysledky artroskopické subakromiálni dekomprese u padesátiletých pacientu [Results of arthroscopic subacromial decompression in fifty-year old patients] Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2001;68(1):39–44. (Cze) [PubMed: 11706713]
59.: Russo A, Coari GC, Raffelini F, et al. Ricostruzione artroscopica delle rotture complete di grandezza piccola e media del sopraspinato: risultati a distanza di 2–6 anni [Arthroscopic repair of small to medium full thickness supraspinatus tears: outcome at 2 to 6 year follow up] Artroscopia. 2004;5(1):11–17. (Ita)
60.: Seelig W, Kohler O, Gaechter A. Treatment of rotator cuff ruptures. Laffer U, Duerig M, Regazzoni P, editors. Basler Beitraege Zur Chirurgie, Band 3 Traumatologie und Rehabilitation; I Bewegungsapparat: Switzerland: 1991:82–92. (Basel Contributions to Surgery, Vol 3 Traumatology and Rehabilitation: I Locomotor Apparatus) (Ger)
61.: Skutek M, Zeichen J, Fremerey RW, et al. Outcomeanalyse nach offener rekonstruktion von rotatorenmanschettenrupturen: eine vergleichende beurteilung neuer bewertungsverfahren [Outcome analysis after open reconstruction of rotator cuff ruptures: comparative assessment of recent evaluation procedures] Unfallchirurg. 2001 Jun;104(6):480–487. (Ger) [PubMed: 11460452]
62.: Societe francaise d‘-arthroscopie. Résumés des communications. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2004;90(8):3, S76–3S. (Fre)
63.: Sonnery-Cottet B, Edwards B. Resultats du traitement chirurgical des ruptures de coiffe des rotateurs chez le tennisman veteran. J Traumatol Sport. 2001;18(2):70–76. (Fre)
64.: Steinbeck J, Halm H, Jerosch J, et al. Die ergebnisse der endoskopischen subacromialen dekompressionsoperation (ESD) bei tendinitis und partialruptur der rotatorenmanschette [Outcome of endoscopic subacromial decompression operation in tendinitis and partial rupture of the rotator cuff] Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 1998 Jan;136(1):8–12. (Ger) [PubMed: 9563179]
65.: Steinbeck J, Schneider M, Potzl W, et al. Vergleichende untersuchung der ergebnisse nach der offenen naht kompletter rotatorenmanschettendefekte mit und ohne resektion der lateralen klavikula [Comparison of the results of the surgical repair of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff with and without resection of the lateral clavicle] Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 2002 Jul;140(4):385–389. (Ger) [PubMed: 12183786]
66.: Sudkamp NP. Offene oder geschlossene Akromioplastik? Arthroskopische Chirurgie im Schulter- und Kniegelenkbereich. Hefte Unfallheilkd. 1994:57–67. (Ger)
67.: Tascioglu F, Dalkiran I, Oner C. Parsiyel supraspinatus tendon tupturu olan subakromiyal sikisma sendromlu hastalarda dusuk doz lazer tedavisinin etkinligi [The efficacy of low-level laser in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome due to partial rupture of the supraspinatus tendon]. Turkiye Fiziksel Tip ve. Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2003;49(6):18–22. (Tur)
68.: Teissier J, Gaudin P. Resultats de la reparation chirurgicale par tendon artificiel des larges ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs: a propos de 38 patients ayant un recul de plus de 2 ans. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 1992;78:175–276. (Fre)
69.: Thomazeau H, Gleyze P, Societe ff-A. Arthroscopie dans les ruptures transfixiantes de la coiffe des rotateurs: resultats du Symposium de la SFA 1997. Congres sport et appareil locomoteur. Rhumatologie. 1998;50:4–5. 131–139. (Fre)
70.: Urbanek L, Karjagin V. Artoskopicka subakromialni dekomprese: vlastni zkusenosti a vysledky [Arthroscopic subacromial decompression: our experience and outcomes] Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2004;71(1):45–49. (Cze) [PubMed: 15069862]
71.: Urbanek L, Vanecek V, Vasek P, et al. Artroskopicka paliativni resekce rotatorove manzety u nerekonstruovatelnych lezi [Arthroscopic palliative resection of the rotator cuff in patients with unreconstructible lesions] Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2007 Aug;74(4):268–272. (Cze) [PubMed: 17877944]
72.: Valente A, Quaglia F, Ravera R. Lesioni della cuffia dei rotatori: trattamento artrotomico o artroscopico? [Lesions to the cuff of the rotator muscles: arthrotomic or arthroscopic treatment?] Minerva Ortop Traumatol. 2006;57(2):21–26. (Ita)
73.: Vitullo A, Anzini M, Sgrambiglia R, et al. Riparazione artroscopica delle lesioni della cuffia dei rotatori: risultati a breve termine [Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: results at short follow up] Artroscopia. 2004;5(1):18–24. (Ita)
74.: von Engelhardt LV, von FM, Fahmy U, et al. MRT nach rekonstruktion der supraspinatussehne: MR-tomographische befunde [MRI after reconstruction of the supraspinatus tendon: MR-tomographic findings] Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 2004 Sep;142(5):586–591. (Ger) [PubMed: 15472769]
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Excluded–Multiple Publication (N = 13)

The following articles were excluded because they were multiple publications of studies already included in the review.

1.: Flurin PH, Landreau P, Gregory T, et al. Reparation arthroscopique des ruptures transfixiantes de la coiffe des rotateurs: etude retrospective multicentrique de 576 cas avec controle de la cicatrisation [Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness cuff tears: a multicentric retrospective study of 576 cases with anatomical assessment] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2005;91(8 Suppl):4, S31–4S. (Fre) [PubMed: 16609552]
2.: Galatz LM, Griggs S, Cameron BD, et al. Prospective longitudinal analysis of postoperative shoulder function: a ten-year follow-up study of full-thickness rotator cuff tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Jul;83(7):1052–1056. [PubMed: 11451975]
3.: Goutallier D. Surgical treatment of unrepairable associated supraspinatus and infraspinatus tears by simple suture: conclusions. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2004;90(5 Suppl):1, S168–1S, 169. (Fre)
4.: Goutallier D, Augereau B, Bensaida M, et al. [Surgical treatment of unrepairable associated supraspinatus and infraspinatus tears by simple suture] Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot. 2004;90(5):154–170. (Fre)
5.: Hata Y, Saitoh S, Murakami N, et al. A less invasive surgery for rotator cuff tear: mini-open repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2001 Jan;10(1):11–16. [PubMed: 11182730]
6.: LaStayo PC, Wright TW, Jaffe R. Continuous passive motion after rotator cuff repair: a prospective outcome study [abstract] Orthop Trans. 1997;21(1):151. [PubMed: 9698005]
7.: Leblebici B, Adam M, Bagis S, et al. Comparing the effects of open versus closed kinetic chain scapulohumeral stability exercises in patients with impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007;66(Suppl 2):574–575.
8.: Liem D, Lichtenberg S, Magosch P, et al. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in overhead-throwing athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2008 Jul;36(7):1317–1322. [PubMed: 18443274]
9.: Mohtadi N, Hollinshead R, Fletcher J, et al. A randomized clinical trail comparing mini-open to open rotator cuff repair. (abstract). Clin J Sport Med. 2005 Sep;15(5):397.
10.: Mohtadi NG, Hollinshead RM, Sasyniuk TM, et al. A randomized clinical trail comparing mini-open with open rotator cuff repair: two-year outcomes. (abstract). Clin J Sport Med. 2006 Mar;16(2):182.
11.: Montgomery T, Savoie F, Yerger B. A comparison of arthroscopic debridement and subacromial decompression vs. open surgical repair of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff. South Med J. 1991;84(9):2S54.
12.: Rokito AS, Zuckerman JD, Gallagher MA, et al. Strength after surgical repair of the rotator cuff. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1996 Jan;5(1):12–17. [PubMed: 8919437]
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Unobtained Studies (N = 29)

The following articles could not be obtained through the university interlibrary loan system.

14.: Lazarus MD, Hoser HD. Rotator cuff repair with and without anterior acromioplasty: a prospective, randomized study [Abstract]. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 67th Annual Meeting 2000; Orlando (FL). Mar 15–19, 2000.
15.: Walmsley R. Shoulder strength following surgical rotator cuff repair: a comparative analysis using isokinetic testing. JOSPT. 1992;15(0005):00215–22. [PubMed: 18796782]
16.: Neviaser TJ, Neviaser RJ, Neviaser JS. Incomplete rotator cuff tears. A technique for diagnosis and treatment. Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 1994 Sep;(306):12–16. [PubMed: 8070181]
17.: Ritacco EA, Morao LE, Zapata FO, et al. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression with “mini open” biomechanical repair. Prensa Medica Argentina. 2006;93(4):248–252.
18.: Rubin A. Longer recovery for large rotator cuff tear. Physician & Sportsmedicine. 2000;28(2):29.
19.: Castagna A. Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears. 12th Congress of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA 2000), Congress Innsbruck; Innsbruck. May 24–27, 2006.
20.: Chudik SC, Master D, Obopilwe E, et al. Arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair using a knotless parachute tissue anchor. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chicago, Illinois. Mar 22–26, 2006. 2006 .
21.: Costic RS, Lopez-Vidriero E, Gilbertson LG, et al. Double row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: effect of suture anchor location & insertion technique. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
22.: Emery R. Open repair of the rotator cuff - one and two tendon tears. 4th Congress of the European Federation of National Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; Brussels. Jun 3–8, 1999.
23.: Fleega BA, Kovacs GE, El Shewy MO, et al. Arthroscopic repair of large and massive rotator cuff tears; 15 years follow up. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
24.: Gobbi A, Zanazzo M, Constanzo D. Analysis of two different rotator cuff repair techniques with a specific rehabilitation program. 2nd European Congress of Sport Traumatology; Monte Carlo. May 1–3, 2003.
25.: Handelberg F, Isenborghs S. Surgical treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tears over the age of 60. 4th Congress of the European Federation of National Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; Brussels. Jun 3–8, 1999.
26.: Hashiguchi H, Ito H, Banzai Y, et al. Outcomes of arthroscopic subacromial decompression alone for partial-thickness rotator cuff tear. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chicago, Illinois. Mar 22–26, 2006. 2006 .
27.: Hibbey CS, Babos A, Nosek Z. Colliquation Tendon necrosis after rotator cuff surgery [Poster]. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
28.: Madanagopal SG, Pearsall AW, Ibrahim KA. Evaluation of patients undergoing arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repair: minimum two-year evaluation. 24th Annual Meeting of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association; San Antonio, Texas. Apr 19–23, 2006.
29.: Matsumoto I, Ito Y, Tomo H, et al. Advantages of novel surgical technique: arthroscopic multiple suture method, for massive rotator cuff tears. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
30.: Meier SW, Manigrasso MB. Rotator cuff repair: the effect of double-row fixation on repair interface motion. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chicago, Illinois. Mar 22–26, 2006. 2006 .
31.: Meyer M, Boru B, Rousselin B, et al. Long-term clinical and anatomical outcomes of arthroscopic repair of small and moderate-sized rotator cuff tears with magnetic resonance arthrography control. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
32.: Naka Y, Ito Y, Tomo H, et al. Short-term clinical results of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with knotless anchors. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
33.: Nakamichi N, Ikegami H, Ogawa K, et al. Quantitative assessment of the rotator cuff after open bankart procedure. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
34.: Nakano M, Ito Y, Tomo H, et al. Arthroscopic evaluation for delamination in full-thickness rotator cuff tears. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
35.: Natsis K, Moebius U, Totlis T, et al. Complete arthroscopic repair of full thickness rotator cuff tears. 4th European Sports Medicine Congress; Lemesos. Oct 13–15, 2005.
36.: Neumann L. Mini-open repair of rotator cuff tears. 12th Congress of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA 2000), Congress Innsbruck; Innsbruck. May 24–27, 2006.
37.: Nord KD, Gothelf TK. The 3D repair: anterolateral portal for retrograde suture passage in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chicago, Illinois. Mar 22–26, 2006. 2006 .
38.: O‘Holleran J, Obopilwe E, Altchek DW, et al. Tendon-bone interface force and pressure in single-row vs double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Chicago, Illinois. Mar 22–26, 2006. 2006 .
39.: Tashjian R, Spenciner D, Leventhal E, et al. Initial fixation strength of repairs of massive rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 23(7):710–716. [PubMed: 17637405]
40.: Weber SC, Sager R. Arthroscopic repair of partial thickness rotator cuff tears: the safety of completing the tear. AANA, Arthroscopy Association of North America 22nd Annual Meeting; Phoenix, AZ. Apr 24–28, 2003.
41.: Boehm TD, Rolf O, Baumann B, et al. Age depending outcome of open rotator cuff repairs. 20th Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE 2006); Athens. Sep 20–23, 2006.
42.: Butcher WM, Esch JC. Arthroscopic repair of partial rotator cuff tears: a minimum 2-year follow-up. Arthroscopy Association of North America 23rd Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. Apr 22–25, 2004.

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Seida JC, Schouten JR, Mousavi SS, et al. Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2010 Jul. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 22.) Appendix F, List of Excluded Studies and Unobtained Studies.
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Excluded – No Baseline Data (N = 89)
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Excluded – Not Population of Interest (N = 15)
Excluded – Not Confirmed Rotator Cuff Tear (N = 107)
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Excluded – No Numeric Outcomes of Interest (N = 39)
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