Shoulder Research

Kuptniratsaikul S, Kuptniratsaikul V, Tejapongvorachai T, Itiravivong P. A capsular dilatation facilitated shoulder manipulation for treating patients with frozen shoulder. J Med Assoc Thai. 2002 Jun;85 Suppl 1:S163-9. 

Prasathaporn N, Kuptniratsaikul S, Kongrukgreatiyos K. Single-row repair versus double-row repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 2011 Jul;27(7):978-85. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.01.014. 

Kuptniratsaikul S, Promsang T, Kongrukgreatiyos K. The chula knot: a new sliding locking knot with a special property. Arthrosc Tech. 2014 Jul 21;3(4):e465-7. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2014.05.007.

Kuptniratsaikul S, Weerawit P, Kongrukgreatiyos K, Promsang T. Biomechanical comparison of four sliding knots and three high-strength sutures: Loop security is much different between each combination. J Orthop Res. 2016 Oct;34(10):1804-1807. doi: 10.1002/jor.23187.  

Prasataporn N, Kongrukgreatiyos K, Umprai V, Laohathaimongkol T, Itthipanichpong T. Arthroscopic and Fluoroscopic Guidance Removal of Intratendinous Broken Instrument During Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthrosc Tech. 2019 Sep 19;8(10):e1111-e1114. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.05.024.  

Kuptniratsaikul S, Kuptniratsaikul V, Itthipanichpong T. Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Ligament Stabilization Using Coracoid Cortical Suspension in Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Injury; Precision of Drill Tunnel. Arthrosc Tech. 2020 Nov 20;9(11):e1791-e1795. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.08.001. 

Tanpowpong T, Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D. How to Maximize Suture Tension in Double-Row Suture-Bridge Rotator Cuff Repair? Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Sep 8;10(10):e2207-e2212. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.05.024. 

Tanpowpong T, Moonwong S, Itthipanichpong T. Arthroscopic All-Inside Suture Bridge for Remplissage Procedure Treating Off-Tracking Hill-Sachs Lesions in Anterior Shoulder Instability. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Sep 21;10(10):e2311-e2317. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.07.007. 

Promsang T, Limskul D, Itthipanichpong T, Kongrukgreatiyos K, Kuptniratsaikul S. Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair Using 18-Gauge Spinal Needle as a Suture Passer to Eliminate Iatrogenic Tendon Damage from Modern Suturing Devices. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Jan 6;11(2):e99-e102. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.09.007. 

Kuptniratsaikul S, Itthipanichpong T, Thamrongskulsiri N. Arthroscopic Bony Bankart Repair Using Suture Suspension to Increase Bone Contact Area. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Mar 28;11(4):e681-e686. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.024.

Itthipanichpong T, Thamrongskulsiri N, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T. All-Inside Arthroscopic Partial Articular-Sided Supraspinatus Tendon Avulsion (PASTA) Repair Without Bunching of the Bursal Side of the Tendon. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 May 21;11(6):e1071-e1075. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.02.013. 

Tanpowpong T, Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D, Tantimethanon T, Jenvorapoj S. How to Decrease Suture Tangling When Performing Supraspinatus Repair With a Single-Working Portal Technique. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Jun 14;11(7):e1219-e1222. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.03.008.

Prasathaporn N, Thamrongskulsiri N, Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D. Types of Retears After Knot-tying and Knotless Suture Bridge Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Nov 25;10(11):23259671221135604. doi: 10.1177/23259671221135604. 

Prasathaporn N, Kuptniratsaikul V, Thamrongskulsiri N, Itthipanichpong T. Accuracy of the rotator cuff reparability score. World J Orthop. 2022 Dec 18;13(12):1038-1046. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i12.1038. 

Promsang T, Limskul D, Moonwong S, Kulrat P, Kongrukgreatiyos K, Kuptniratsaikul S, Itthipanichpong T. Internal rotation of the shoulder in the beach chair position may increase the risk of iatrogenic suprascapular nerve injury at the spinoglenoid notch during surgical treatment for shoulder instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2023 Jan;31(1):193-198. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07041-z. 

Thamrongskulsiri N, Kuptniratsaikul S. Arthroscopic Repair of a High-Grade Partial Articular-Sided Subscapularis Tendon Tear Without Bursal-Sided Tendon Overtension. Arthroscopy Tech 2023 April;12(5):e657-e660.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Limskul D, Itthipanichpong T, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S. Similar outcomes between transtendon repair and tear completion repair techniques for partial articular-sided supraspinatus tendon avulsion lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2023 Oct;31(10):4575-4584. doi: 10.1007/s00167-023-07502-z.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S, Itthipanichpong T. Clinical Outcomes, Union Rates, and Complications of Screw Versus Button Fixation in the Bristow-Latarjet Procedure for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Orthop Surg. 2023 Dec;15(6):1000-1012. doi: 10.4055/cios23154.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Limskul D, Itthipanichpong T, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S. Similar Healing Rates of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With and Without Bone Marrow Stimulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Jun;52(7):1855-1864. doi: 10.1177/03635465231185340.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Pholkerd P, Limskul D, Itthipanichpong T, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S. Single Working Portal Technique with 70-Degree Arthroscope for Arthroscopic Bankart Repair. Arthrosc Tech. 2023 Dec 11;13(1):102817. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.08.022.

Wiwatboworn A, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul V, Kuptniratsaikul S, Thamrongskulsiri N, Itthipanichpong T. Arthroscopic Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL) Repair Utilized Accessory Posterior Portal in the Beach-Chair Position. Arthrosc Tech. 2024 Mar 6;13(5):102955. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.102955.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S, Itthipanichpong T. Reduced retear rates yet similar clinical outcomes following arthroscopic partial repair of large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears with biceps augmentation compared to repairs without biceps augmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Apr;33(4):1472-1487. doi: 10.1002/ksa.12440.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Wiwatboworn A, Itthipanichpong T, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S, Limskul D. Cross-Cultural Validity and Reliability of the Thai Version of the Simple Shoulder Test. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025 Jan 6;13(1):23259671241308281. doi: 10.1177/23259671241308281. 

Thepsoparn M, Luechoowong A, Tanpowpong T, Limskul D. Radiofrequency ablation of terminal sensory articular nerves before arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery improved early postoperative functional outcomes: A pilot study with 3 ​months follow-up. J ISAKOS. 2025 Feb;10:100379. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100379.

Thamrongskulsiri N, Prasathaporn N, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T, Kuptniratsaikul S, Itthipanichpong T. Lower revision rate of cemented humeral stem reverse total shoulder arthroplasty compared to cementless humeral stem in proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2025 Mar 12;145(1):184. doi: 10.1007/s00402-025-05790-3.

Tran SQ, Bui MC, Nguyen DT, Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D, Thamrongskulsiri N, Tanpowpong T. The reliability of deep learning models in assessing the shoulder arthroscopic field’s visual clarity in relation to bleeding. JSES Int. 2025 May 9(3):864-870. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2025.02.003.

Tran SQ, Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D, Thamrongskulsiri N, Tanpowpong T. Intravenous Tranexamic Acid is Marginally Inferior to Epinephrine Irrigation for Visual Clarity during Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthroscopy. 2025 Jun 5:S0749-8063(25)00421-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2025.05.034.