Return to sport after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: epidemiology and prognostic factors in a Swiss multi-centre cohort

Keywords: return to sport; rotator cuff repair; shoulder surgery outcome Why is this study important? Return to sport (RTS) is a key expectation for physically active patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) (1).  Previous studies analysing the outcome of RTS have focused on a narrow subgroup of patients (2-5) and only limited epidemiological data […]

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Ankle-GO™ Part 1: A novel and simplified way for ensuring safe return to sport following ankle sprain

Gain insights into the application of this new composite score and familiarize yourself with all critical cut-offs. Keywords: ankle sprain, return to sport, assessment  Why is this study important? Lateral ankle sprain is the most prevalent injury in sports, with a high recurrence rate and approximately 40% of patients develop chronic ankle instability. However, around 30% […]

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