Arthroscopic suture bridge rotator cuff repair: functional outcome, repair integrity, and preoperative factors related to postoperative outcome

Introduction:Functional outcome after rotator cuff reconstruction is influenced by several factors of which re-rupture is probably the most important. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the postoperative outcome including re-rupture rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction. Method: 23 shoulders of 22 patients were examined prospectively. Physical examination, ultrasound and radiography were performed. Quality of life and functional outcome were evaluated using Constant Score and Visual Analog Scale. Results: Excellent or good results were found in 80% of the patients. The Constant Score has increased from 45 to 79, and the level of pain decreased from 6.6 to 2.5. Full-thickness rotator cuff tear was absent, but partial tear occurred in 7 cases (30%). Average acromiohumeral distance in the operated side was 8.5 mm compared to 9.5 mm measured on the contralateral shoulder. Conclusions: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a safe and reliable procedure that provides good results. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(16), 620–626.

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Functional outcome of single stage capsular release and rotator cuff repair for cuff tear in periarthritic shoulder

Journal of Orthopaedics ◽

10.1016/j.jor.2020.08.020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. 362-366

Author(s):

Roshan wade ◽

Easwar Elango ◽

Deven Kuruwa

Keyword(s):

Rotator Cuff ◽

Functional Outcome ◽

Rotator Cuff Repair ◽

Single Stage ◽

Capsular Release ◽

Cuff Tear ◽

Cuff Repair

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Outcome and Structural Integrity of Rotator Cuff after Arthroscopic Treatment of Large and Massive Tears with Double Row Technique: A 2-Year Followup

Advances in Orthopedics ◽

10.1155/2013/914148 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Ignacio Carbonel ◽

Angel A. Martínez ◽

Elisa Aldea ◽

Jorge Ripalda ◽

Antonio Herrera

Keyword(s):

Rotator Cuff ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Functional Outcome ◽

Rotator Cuff Repair ◽

Structural Integrity ◽

Rotator Cuff Tears ◽

Full Thickness ◽

Double Row ◽

Massive Rotator Cuff Tears ◽

Cuff Repair

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome and the tendon healing after arthroscopic double row rotator cuff repair of large and massive rotator cuff tears.Methods. 82 patients with a full-thickness large and massive rotator cuff tear underwent arthroscopic repair with double row technique. Results were evaluated by use of the UCLA, ASES, and Constant questionnaires, the Shoulder Strength Index (SSI), and range of motion. Follow-up time was 2 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies were performed on each shoulder preoperatively and 2 years after repair.Results. 100% of the patients were followed up. UCLA, ASES, and Constant questionnaires showed significant improvement compared with preoperatively (P<0.001). Range of motion and SSI in flexion, abduction, and internal and external rotation also showed significant improvement (P<0.001). MRI studies showed 24 cases of tear after repair (29%). Only 8 cases were a full-thickness tear.Conclusions. At two years of followup, in large and massive rotator cuff tears, an arthroscopic double row rotator cuff repair technique produces an excellent functional outcome and structural integrity.

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