The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background This comprehensive meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the effects of anti-osteoporosis (OP) drugs in patients who experienced rotator cuff tears and underwent arthroscopic repair. Methods The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central databases were searched to identify s...

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Main Authors: Yue Hao, Junqing Jia, Junjie Wang, Dongsheng Hao
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Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05745-9
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description Abstract Background This comprehensive meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the effects of anti-osteoporosis (OP) drugs in patients who experienced rotator cuff tears and underwent arthroscopic repair. Methods The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central databases were searched to identify studies that examined the effects of anti-OP drugs among patients with rotator cuff tears who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Specifically, studies that evaluated the retear rate and other subjective or objective outcomes were included in the analysis. The databases were searched from inception to January 13, 2025. Results Ultimately, 5 articles were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the anti-OP drug group had a lower retear rate, higher American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon scores and a greater internal rotation angle. The Simple Shoulder Test, University of California, Los Angeles shoulder score, Constant Shoulder score, and forward flexion angle were not markedly different between the two groups. Conclusion Anti-OP drugs markedly promoted bone-to-tendon healing and improved quality of life among patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, especially with respect to activities that involve internal rotation of the shoulder.
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spelling doaj-art-9133e4aad9304ebfa5e86aa4778843e12025-08-20T02:17:58ZengBMCJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research1749-799X2025-04-0120111010.1186/s13018-025-05745-9The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysisYue Hao0Junqing Jia1Junjie Wang2Dongsheng Hao3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi HospitalAbstract Background This comprehensive meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the effects of anti-osteoporosis (OP) drugs in patients who experienced rotator cuff tears and underwent arthroscopic repair. Methods The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central databases were searched to identify studies that examined the effects of anti-OP drugs among patients with rotator cuff tears who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Specifically, studies that evaluated the retear rate and other subjective or objective outcomes were included in the analysis. The databases were searched from inception to January 13, 2025. Results Ultimately, 5 articles were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the anti-OP drug group had a lower retear rate, higher American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon scores and a greater internal rotation angle. The Simple Shoulder Test, University of California, Los Angeles shoulder score, Constant Shoulder score, and forward flexion angle were not markedly different between the two groups. Conclusion Anti-OP drugs markedly promoted bone-to-tendon healing and improved quality of life among patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, especially with respect to activities that involve internal rotation of the shoulder.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05745-9OsteoporosisRotator cuff tearsRetearMeta-analysis
spellingShingle Yue Hao
Junqing Jia
Junjie Wang
Dongsheng Hao
The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Osteoporosis
Rotator cuff tears
Retear
Meta-analysis
title The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
title_full The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
title_fullStr The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
title_short The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
title_sort effect of applying anti osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair a meta analysis
topic Osteoporosis
Rotator cuff tears
Retear
Meta-analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05745-9
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