Does Sarcopenia Influence Rotator Cuff Tear Patterns? Radiological Insights From Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass due to aging, can lead to reduced muscle function and increased risks such as falls and fractures. This research aims to explore whether sarcopenia is linked to rotator cuff tears in patients diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome, and to identify the location and type of these tears. The study focuses on adults aged 40 to 75 years who experience shoulder pain lasting at least three months and have undergone shoulder MRI as part of their diagnosis. Participants will undergo assessments for sarcopenia using the STAR (Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio) method, which includes measuring gait speed, handgrip strength, chair stand test time, and anterior thigh muscle thickness via ultrasound. Patients will be categorized as non-sarcopenic, pre-sarcopenic, or sarcopenic based on these evaluations. Their shoulder MRIs will then be analyzed to determine the presence, type, and severity of rotator cuff tears. Throughout the study, demographic and clinical data will be collected, including pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale and shoulder function via the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire. Sarcopenia assessments and shoulder MRI analyses will be conducted independently to ensure unbiased results. The primary outcome is the STAR value at baseline, with secondary outcomes including detailed radiologic evaluation of shoulder MRIs. Participation involves clinical assessments, physical tests, ultrasound measurements, and review of imaging to better understand the relationship between sarcopenia and rotator cuff tears.

Does Sarcopenia Influence Rotator Cuff Tear Patterns? Radiological Insights From Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome