{"title":"Risk factors for retear of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using triple-row technique","authors":"Ryosuke Takahashi MD , Ryosuke Sagami MD , Yohei Harada MD, PhD , Yukihiro Kajita MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101412","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101412","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The triple-row (TR) technique enhances tendon-to-bone contact and repair integrity in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). However, limited studies have evaluated the clinical outcomes and risk factors for retears following this technique. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes between retear and nonretear groups after ARCR using the TR technique and identify risk factors for retear.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Patients who underwent ARCR using the TR technique with at least 24 months follow-up were enrolled and categorized into retear and nonretear groups. Clinical outcomes, including range of motion, visual analog scale for pain, Constant Shoulder (CS), and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, were evaluated at 3, 6, and 24 months postoperatively. The retear rate and tendon integrity were assessed at 3, 6, and 24 months follow-up using magnetic resonance imaging, and risk factors for retear were analyzed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 181 patients enrolled, 20 (11%) had retears and 161 (89%) had no retears. The retear group was significantly older (<em>P</em> = .037) and had more large or massive tears (<em>P</em> = .044), larger tear sizes on magnetic resonance imaging (coronal plane: 29.9 ± 14.9 mm vs. 21.6 ± 12 mm, <em>P</em> = .005; sagittal plane: 23.7 ± 12.1 mm vs. 17.9 ± 9.4 mm, <em>P</em> = .013), and greater fatty infiltration (<em>P</em> < .001). Both groups achieved good clinical outcomes, but the retear group showed significantly lower CS and UCLA scores at 6 and 24 months (CS score: 72.4 ± 9 point vs. 78.6 ± 8.6 point at 6 months [<em>P</em> = .004] and 81.2 ± 11.1 point vs. 86.3 ± 9.6 point at 24 months [<em>P</em> = .032]; UCLA score: 25 ± 2.6 point vs. 27.3 ± 3.5 point at 6 months [<em>P</em> = .005], 28.7 ± 4.6 point vs. 30.9 ± 3.7 point at 24 months [<em>P</em> = .018]) and higher visual analog scale scores at 24 months (21.5 ± 12 vs. 7.8 ± 7.7, <em>P</em> = .021). Fatty infiltration of the infraspinatus was identified as an independent risk factor for retears. Patients with Goutallier grade ≥3 had significantly inferior external rotation at 3 and 6 months (26 ± 25.1° vs. 44.7 ± 11.4°, <em>P</em> = .032, 35 ± 28.3° vs. 53 ± 9°, <em>P</em> = .038) and tended to show inferior outcomes overall.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>ARCR using the TR technique provides favorable clinical outcomes, even in cases with retears. However, patients with retears—especially those with large-to-massive tears or severe infraspinatus fatty infiltration—showed inferior outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101412"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101410
Farah Selman MD , Esteban Ongini MSc , Nicholas Peter James Perry MD , Michel Meisterhans MD , Maximilian Gressl , Karl Wieser MD
{"title":"Comparable biomechanical performance of magnesium-based and titanium screws for the Latarjet procedure in a cadaveric study","authors":"Farah Selman MD , Esteban Ongini MSc , Nicholas Peter James Perry MD , Michel Meisterhans MD , Maximilian Gressl , Karl Wieser MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101410","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101410","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and Hypothesis</h3><div>Nonbiodegradable metal screws used for fixation in the Latarjet procedure can cause complications, including irritation from prominent hardware and the need for revision surgery. Magnesium-based, bioabsorbable screws may address these concerns. This study compared the biomechanical performance of magnesium screws to titanium screws with the hypothesis that there is no statistically significant difference between both groups.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fourteen fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders were matched by age and sex. Seven shoulders underwent a standard Latarjet procedure using two 5 mm cannulated partially threaded magnesium screws (average age 70.6 ± 9.4 years). The other 7 were fixed with two 4.5 mm cannulated partially threaded titanium screws (average age 71.4 ± 14). All shoulders underwent biomechanical testing with direct pressure on the graft: cyclic loading (100 cycles 10 N- 100 N) was performed to assess displacement, stiffness and load-to-failure. Those were measured using force-displacement data obtained through a mechanical testing system.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Maximum cyclic displacement was 1.2 ± 0.6 mm for magnesium and 1.4 ± 1.1 mm for titanium screws (<em>P</em> = .643). Cyclical stiffness was 329 ± 147 N/mm (magnesium) vs. 402 ± 220 N/mm (titanium, <em>P</em> = .489). Construct stiffness was 327 ± 141 N/mm vs. 408 ± 207 N/mm (<em>P</em> = .425), and ultimate load to failure was 414 ± 128 N vs. 475 ± 271 N (<em>P</em> = .605). Bone block failure with screw bending was the most common failure mode in both groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>No statistically significant differences in biomechanical performance were found between magnesium and titanium screws in this time-zero biomechanical study. Magnesium screws may offer a viable bioabsorbable alternative that reduces complications from permanent hardware.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146188554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-03-18DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101484
Y. Sun , Y. Yuan
{"title":"Spatiotemporal Modulation of NGF Gene-Activated Hydrogel: Synergistic Interplay Between Regenerative Repair and Heterotopic Ossification at the Tendon-Bone Interface","authors":"Y. Sun , Y. Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101484","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101484","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101484"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147538189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-03-18DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101440
H. Uppal , A. Rumian , A. Assiotis
{"title":"MRI augmented with novel artificial intelligence system is superior to CT in shoulder instability","authors":"H. Uppal , A. Rumian , A. Assiotis","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101440","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101440","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101440"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147537526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-03-18DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101478
S. Bauer , J. Levy , G. Athwal
{"title":"Acute Open Reduction and Internal Fixation versus Non-Operative Treatment of Scapular Spine Fractures after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score- Matched Study","authors":"S. Bauer , J. Levy , G. Athwal","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101478","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101478"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147537882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-02DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101424
Masataka Minami PhD, MD , Yoshikazu Kida PhD, MD , Masamitsu Kido PhD, MD , Ausberto R. Velasquez Garcia MD , Jesse B. O'Driscoll BS , James S. Fitzsimmons BSc , Kenji Takahashi PhD, MD , Shawn W. O'Driscoll PhD, MD
{"title":"Proxy for the surgery for elbow osteochondritis dissecans in adolescent baseball players","authors":"Masataka Minami PhD, MD , Yoshikazu Kida PhD, MD , Masamitsu Kido PhD, MD , Ausberto R. Velasquez Garcia MD , Jesse B. O'Driscoll BS , James S. Fitzsimmons BSc , Kenji Takahashi PhD, MD , Shawn W. O'Driscoll PhD, MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a disorder frequently affecting adolescent athletes and can lead to chronic disability or surgery. While preventive measures have been advocated, there is no established method to monitor the prevalence of OCD. This study aimed to validate the use of surgical codes from the Japanese national database as proxies for OCD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective epidemiological analysis was conducted using the Japanese national claims database from 2014 to 2022. Surgical procedures potentially linked to OCD, including drilling, bone débridement, synovectomy, and loose-body removal were analyzed by age, sex, and geographic distribution. Bibliometric data on OCD-related publications were extracted to assess their correlation with regional surgical incidence. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the validity of these surgical codes as proxies for OCD.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Loose-body removal was the most strongly associated with OCD, with 97% of procedures performed on males and 64% on patients under 20 years of age. Significant regional variation was observed, with Tokushima Prefecture showing the highest incidence of loose-body removal, mirroring its strong publication record on this topic. In contrast, drilling and bone débridement showed weaker demographic alignment with OCD and no significant correlation with publication activity. Synovectomy demonstrated moderate regional alignment but lacked demographic specificity for OCD.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the utility of surgical codes from the national database in approximating OCD epidemiology, with loose-body removal serving as a reliable proxy. These findings establish a foundation for future studies to assess preventive strategies and guide resource allocation for OCD management in youth athletes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JSES InternationalPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101437
Yuri Piccolo MD, Vittorio Candela MD, Daniele De Meo MD, Carmine Zoccali MD, PhD, Stefano Gumina MD, PhD
{"title":"A standardized construct of blocked threaded wires for treating complex three-part proximal humerus fractures. A long-term follow-up of a previously published series","authors":"Yuri Piccolo MD, Vittorio Candela MD, Daniele De Meo MD, Carmine Zoccali MD, PhD, Stefano Gumina MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101437","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101437","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Percutaneous pinning is classically considered an option for treating proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) in elderly low-demanding patients; recently, promising clinical and radiographic medium-term outcomes have been documented after the treatment of displaced PHF using different configurations of blocked threaded wires. However, long-term follow-up (FU) is still lacking. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of a previously published midterm FU cohort after a minimum of 8 years.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this observational study, all 52 patients from the midterm outcome paper were asked to visit our institution for consultation and X-rays. Patients who could not return for an on-site consultation because of poor health completed a self-administered questionnaire with the assistance of his/her general practitioner, and the responses were finalized via a telephone interview. The individual relative Constant-Murley score and the visual analog scale (VAS) were recorded. In radiographic evaluation, both arthritis progression and signs of avascular necrosis were recorded. Complications and reoperation were registered and classified as early (<2 years) and delayed (>2 years).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the initial 52 patients, 2 died before the long-term evaluation and 3 were lost to FU. Clinical data were thus obtained for 47 patients (90%), and radiographic data were obtained in 40 patients (77%). The minimum follow-up was 8 years [range: 96-118 months; mean (standard deviation): 102 (4.5) months]. The mean patient age was 68.7 years (standard deviation: 6.3). The mean individual relative Constant-Murley score at the final FU was 83.5%. Regarding the VAS, 36 patients referred their pain as 0 (76.5%), 8 as 1 (17%) and 3 as 2 (6.5%). According to the radiographic assessment, avascular necrosis was present in 2 patients (5%) while 2 patients developed signs of arthritis (Samilson Prieto 2). VAS score was 1/10 in patients with avascular necrosis, whereas a VAS of 2/10 was registered in patients with arthritis. No additional major complications occurred beyond the one previously reported in the midterm analysis: a fracture nonunion who refused any further treatment due to comorbidities. Two superficial infections treated with 5 days of oral antibiotics occurred during the midterm FU. One patient referred an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair 5 years postsurgery with symptoms starting 5 months before the procedure.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Treatment of complex PHF with a construct of blocked threaded wires after an anatomical open/mini-open reduction led to excellent clinical and radiological outcomes with a low rate of complications compared with published results of the other surgical options.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34444,"journal":{"name":"JSES International","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 101437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}