Sarcopenia will be assessed using the STAR (Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio) method.
Sarcopenia will be assessed using the STAR (Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio) method.: A detailed evaluation of shoulder MRI scans will be conducted. The presence and severity of supraspinatus tendon tears, as well as the presence of muscle atrophy (assessed using the tangent sign), will be recorded. In addition, tears in other rotator cuff tendons, signs of tendinitis, and any other pathological findings will also be documented.
Study summary
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass due to aging, which consequently leads to a decline in muscle function. It is considered an independent risk factor for falls and fractures, disability, postoperative complications, and mortality. Rotator cuff tears are known to be influenced by systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. The aim of our study is to investigate whether there is a relationship between sarcopenia and rotator cuff tears, and if so, to determine the location and type of the tear.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
40 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients with rotator cuff syndrome
2. Aged between 40 and 75 years
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of previous shoulder surgery
2. Presence of shoulder pathology other than rotator cuff syndrome
3. History of surgical intervention involving the hip or thigh region
4. Being wheelchair-bound or bedridden
5. Presence of an oncologic disease
6. Diagnosis of any neurological disorder
7. Presence of cognitive impairment
Primary outcome measure(s)
STAR value — Baseline Sarcopenia will be assessed using the STAR (Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio) method.
In this method, gait speed, handgrip strength (measured with a dynamometer), and the chair stand test will first be conducted. For gait speed, a 6-meter walking track will be used, and patients will be instructed to walk at their normal pace. The time will be recorded with a stopwatch, and each patient will perform the test three times, with the average recorded in meters per second (m/s).
Subsequently, anterior thigh muscle thickness will be measured using ultrasonography. Based on this comprehensive evaluation, patients will be categorized as non-sarcopenic, pre-sarcopenic, or sarcopenic.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Health Science University Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Training Hospital
Istanbul
Üsküdar
Recruiting
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