The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease increases the risk of developing postoperative shoulder stiffness after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

摘要: Background Postoperative shoulder stiffness (SS) after arthroscopic rotator cuff (RC) repair has been reported with a variable incidence, and numerous preoperative risk factors have described. This prospective study aimed to document the incidence of postoperative SS evaluate role in development this complication, special focus on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Methods Preoperative for were prospectively evaluated 237 consecutive patients undergoing single-row RC repair. The presence GERD was GerdQ diagnostic tool. diagnosed according criteria described by Brislin et al in 2007. Results 8.02%. significantly associated (odds ratio [OR], 5.265; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.657-1.731; P = .005). Older age (OR, 0.896; CI, 0.847-0.949; Conclusions influences An underlying aspecific proinflammatory condition, characterized increased expression tumor necrosis factor α transforming growth β, disorders retinoid metabolism are hypotheses that could explain previously unknown association. documented falls within ranges, women being more affected than men.