The effects of preoperative glenohumeral osteoarthritis on rotator cuff repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This meta-analysis was carried out to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of rotator cuff repair surgery in treating rotator cuff tears in individuals with mild glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA).

Methods

A computer-based search was conducted across multiple databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library using the keywords "Shoulder Joints", "Osteoarthrosis", and "rotator cuff". Only studies focusing on patients with GHOA who underwent rotator cuff repair were considered for inclusion. The pertinent data was extracted and assessed for heterogeneity.

Results

A total of 5 studies involving 924 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The treatment outcomes of patients with rotator cuff tears accompanied by mild GHOA and those with s

SUBMITTER: Fang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759359 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature