Publications by authors named "Jacopo Preziosi Standoli"
Rotator Cuff Tear and Associated Risk Factors. The Mutual Role of Medical Conditions.
Sports Med Arthrosc Rev
October 2024
Unlabelled: Several medical conditions (diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, hypercholesterolemia etc.) or modifiable behavioral habits (smoking habit and alcohol assumption) capable of causing a damage to the peripheral microcirculation are considered potential risk factors for degeneration/tear of the rotator cuff. The aim of the study was to analyse and quantify how the association of multiple known risk factors is more effective than the predisposing action of a single factor.
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- Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) is prevalent in asymptomatic elite youth swimmers, with 18.1% showing some level of deficit.
- A total of 752 swimmers participated, and the study identified two types of GIRD: anatomical GIRD (aGIRD) in 3.7% of cases and pure GIRD (pGIRD) in 14.4%.
- There were no significant differences in GIRD prevalence based on factors like sex or training years, but swimmers with pGIRD exhibited notable deficits in internal and total range of motion compared to those with aGIRD.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the intra-articular temperature of the shoulder correlates with the size of the tendon tear in patients with rotator cuff tears (RCTs).
Methods: The shoulder intra-articular temperature of 75 consecutive (32 female, 43 male; mean age 61.12; standard deviation = 7.
Background: Most of the recent literature regarding rotator cuff tear etiology identifies in peripheral microcirculation disorders the probable main cause of tissue degeneration, and consequently of tendon rupture. Nailfold capillaroscopy is a practical and inexpensive diagnostic technique used to evaluate the health status of peripheral microcirculation, and recently, its use has found other indications in addition to that of diagnosing connective tissue diseases and Raynaud phenomenon. We verified the possible indirect contribution of nailfold capillaroscopy in the identification of peripheral microcirculation disturbances in a group of patients with rotator cuff tear and whether these possible alterations could be related to rotator cuff tear size.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The microscopic pattern of inflammatory mediators associated with rotator cuff pathology is well documented; however, little is known regarding the contemporary presence of macroscopic inflammatory joint involvement. Our aim was to investigate shoulder synovitis in a large group of patients with different sized rotator cuff tears (RCTs) and to correlate the degree of macroscopic inflammatory changes of the glenohumeral joint with RCT severity.
Materials And Methods: A total of 296 consecutive patients (169 F, 127 M; mean age ± standard deviation: 60.
Shoulder Long Head Biceps Tendon Pathology Is Associated With Increasing Rotator Cuff Tear Size.
Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil
October 2021
Purpose: To evaluate the association between rotator cuff tear (RCT) size and long head biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology.
Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 202 consecutive patients (114 women and 88 men with mean age at surgery of 62.14 years [SD, 7.
Background Variable epidemiological data are known on medial clavicle fractures (MCFs). Aim To obtain demographic information regarding the etiopathogenesis of MCFs. Materials and methods All fractures were radiographically evaluated.
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- The study investigates how dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) progresses in ALS patients and factors that may lead to quicker needs for PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) placement.
- A cohort of 108 ALS patients was analyzed using regular swallowing assessments and various indexes to determine progression rates and risks related to dysphagia onset and PEG indications.
- Results show that patients with fast-progressing ALS or bulbar onset have significantly higher risks for both dysphagia and PEG placement, suggesting these factors should be considered in future management guidelines for ALS.
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- - The review examines how physical activity (PA) affects gut microbiota composition while accounting for dietary influences, focusing on healthy individuals and analyzing studies published until December 2020.
- - Out of 997 articles, 10 met strict criteria, including studies on athletes and active/sedentary individuals, revealing that active individuals generally have higher microbiota diversity, particularly of the phylum Firmicutes.
- - While some studies assessed diet's potential impact on the PA-microbiota relationship, only four successfully did this, leading to a call for more research to further validate these findings.
Purpose: The anatomy of the articular surfaces has historically identified as major responsible for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis (ACJO). On the other side, the almost 100% prevalence of ACJO in subjects over 50 years old seems to suggest a multifactorial etiology. We compared ACJO between asymptomatic elderly monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins to investigate the influence of genetics and environmental factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Overhead athletes are at a greater risk of developing scapular dyskinesis (SD). Although swimming is considered an overhead sport, information regarding SD in these athletes is scarce.
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of SD in young, asymptomatic elite swimmers.