Rotator Cuff Injury

Research

Specialists in Orthopedic Surgery conduct clinical research into methods to maximize positive outcomes for rotator cuff surgery.

The effect of shoulder protraction on isometric and isokinetic shoulder rotation strength is one recent research project undertaken by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center in Rochester. The project investigates aspects of sports injury evaluation, treatment and prevention to provide optimal treatment to those involved in sports- or fitness-related activities.

The Mayo Clinic Biomechanics Laboratory studies repair methods for massive rotator cuff tears.

Publications

Farrell CM, Sperling JW, Cofield RH. Manipulation for frozen shoulder: long-term results. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 Sep-Oct;14(5):480-4. [Abstract]

Gill DR, Cofield RH, Rowland C. The anteromedial approach for shoulder arthroplasty: the importance of the anterior deltoid. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Sep-Oct;13(5):532-7. [Abstract]

Mileti J, Sperling JW, Cofield RH, Harrington JR, Hoskin TL. Monoblock and modular total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Apr;87(4):496-500. [Abstract]

Mileti J, Sperling JW, Cofield RH. Reimplantation of a shoulder arthroplasty after a previous infected arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Sep-Oct;13(5):528-31. [Abstract]

Shrader MW, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Sperling JW, Rowland CM, Cofield RH. Understanding proximal humerus fractures: image analysis, classification, and treatment. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 Sep-Oct;14(5):497-505. [Abstract]

Smith J, Padgett DJ, Dahm DL, Kaufman KR, Harrington SP, Morrow DA, Irby SE. Electromyographic activity in the immobilized shoulder girdle musculature during contralateral upper limb movements. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Nov-Dec;13(6):583-8. [Abstract]

Smith AM, Sperling JW, Cofield RH. Rotator cuff repair in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Aug;87(8):1782-7. [Abstract]

Sperling JW, Cofield RH. Humeral windows in revision shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 May-Jun;14(3):258-63. [Abstract]

Sperling JW, Cofield RH, Rowland CM. Minimum fifteen-year follow-up of Neer hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty in patients aged fifty years or younger. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Nov-Dec;13(6):604-13. [Abstract]

Sperling JW, Cofield RH, Schleck C. Rotator cuff repair in patients fifty years of age and younger. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004 Oct;86-A(10):2212-5. [Abstract]

Sperling JW, Duncan SF, Torchia ME, O'Driscoll SW, Cofield RH. Bankart repair in patients aged fifty years or greater: results of arthroscopic and open repairs. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 Mar-Apr;14(2):111-3. [Abstract]

Sperling JW, Pring M, Antuna SA, Cofield RH. Shoulder arthroplasty for locked posterior dislocation of the shoulder. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Sep-Oct;13(5):522-7. [Abstract]