Clinical and Structural Results of Rotator Cuff Repair Compared With Rotator Cuff Debridement in Arthroscopic Treatment of Calcifying Tendinitis of the Shoulder

2021 ◽  
pp. 036354652110376
Author(s):  
Olaf Lorbach ◽  
Alexander Haupert ◽  
Catharina Berger ◽  
Matthias Brockmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Simple Shoulder Test ◽  
Calcifying Tendinitis ◽  
Calcific Deposit ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Repair Group

Background: Arthroscopic treatment of calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder reveals good to excellent results. However, whether the tendon needs to be repaired after removal of the calcific deposit or simply debrided remains unclear. Purpose: To evaluate the structural and clinical results after arthroscopic calcific deposit removal with additional rotator cuff repair or rotator cuff debridement. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 44 patients (46 shoulders) were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study with a mean follow-up of 58.4 months. Patients underwent arthroscopic removal of a calcific deposit and bursectomy after failed nonoperative treatment. A total of 22 patients received additional rotator cuff repair irrespective of the degree of debridement (the repair group), whereas 22 patients received a simple rotator cuff debridement without additional repair (the debridement group). Groups were comparable in sex, age, and size and consistency of the deposits according to the Gärtner and Bosworth classifications. Clinical evaluation was performed by the Constant score, Simple Shoulder Test, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and numerical rating scales for pain, function, and satisfaction. In 29 patients (14 in the debridement group and 15 in the repair group), additional magnetic resonance imaging at follow-up was performed to evaluate the structural results using the Sugaya classification. Results: All patients were satisfied with the results of surgery; 100% of the repair group and 95.7% of the debridement group reported they would undergo the surgical procedure again. Comparison of the clinical results showed significantly better results in the repair group versus the debridement group for the Constant score (86.2 vs 80.6, respectively; P = .04), the ASES score (98.3 vs 88.9; P = .004), the Simple Shoulder Test (11.6 vs 10; P = .005), and the numerical rating scales for pain (0.1 vs 0.8; P = .007), function (9.6 vs 8.8; P = .008), and satisfaction (9.8 vs 9.1; P = .036). Comparison of the postoperative tendon integrity showed 80% Sugaya grade I in the rotator cuff repair group and 64% Sugaya grade II in the debridement group, with a statistically significant difference in favor of the repair group ( P = .004). Postoperative clinical evaluation revealed no positive O’Brien tests in the repair group, whereas approximately one-third of the debridement group showed a positive O’Brien test during examination. Conclusion: Arthroscopic removal of calcific deposits with rotator cuff debridement or cuff repair showed good to excellent clinical and structural midterm results. However, patients who underwent additional repair of the tendon defect had significantly better clinical results as well as better structural results in terms of tendon integrity.

scholarly journals Lateral acromioplasty for correction of the critical shoulder angle

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Mark Tauber ◽  
Peter Habermeyer ◽  
Nikolaus Zumbansen ◽  
Frank Martetschläger
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Logical Consequence ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Critical Shoulder Angle ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Shoulder Angle

Abstract The critical shoulder angle (CSA) was introduced as a radiological parameter associated with a higher incidence of rotator cuff tears. As a logical consequence, correcting the CSA together with rotator cuff repair should prevent re-tear and provide reliable and good clinical results. We present an all-arthroscopic technique resecting the lateral edge of the acromion (lateral acromioplasty) in order to reduce and correct the CSA after preoperative planning. Preliminary results from 20 patients with an average age of 62 years after rotator cuff repair are reported showing good clinical outcome with a Constant score of 88 points and no re-tear after an average follow-up of 16 months. The CSA was reduced from 39.7° to 32.1°. Previous concerns regarding weakening of the deltoid origin were not confirmed and there were no complications linked to lateral acromioplasty.

Can a Double-Row Anchorage Technique Improve Tendon Healing in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1247-1253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Charousset ◽  
Jean Grimberg ◽  
Louis Denis Duranthon ◽  
Laurance Bellaiche ◽  
David Petrover
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Double Row ◽  
Single Row ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cuff Repair

Background Increasing the rate of watertight tendon healing has been suggested as an important criterion for optimizing clinical results in rotator cuff arthroscopic repair. Hypothesis A double-row anchorage technique for rotator cuff repair will produce better clinical results and a better rate of tendon healing than a single-row technique. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods We compared 31 patients undergoing surgery with a double-row anchorage technique using Panalok anchors and Cuff Tack anchors and 35 patients with rotator cuff tear undergoing surgery with a single-row anchorage arthroscopic technique using Panalok anchors. We compared pre- and postoperative Constant score and tendon healing, as evaluated by computed tomographic arthrography 6 months after surgery, in these 2 groups. Results The Constant score increased significantly in both groups, with no difference between the 2 groups (P = .4). Rotator cuff healing was judged anatomic in 19 patients with double-row anchorage and in 14 patients with single-row anchorage; this difference between the groups was significant (P = .03). Conclusion In this first study comparing double- and single-row anchorage techniques, we found no significant difference in clinical results, but tendon healing rates were better with the double-row anchorage. Improvements in the double-row technique might lead to better clinical and tendon healing results.

scholarly journals Effect of Microcurrent Stimulation on Pain, Shoulder Function, and Grip Strength in Early Post-Operative Phase after Rotator Cuff Repair

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 491
Author(s):  
Donghyun Yi ◽  
Hwanyong Lim ◽  
Jongeun Yim
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Simple Shoulder Test ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of microcurrent stimulation on pain, shoulder function, and grip strength in patients with rotator cuff repair. Materials and Methods: This randomized single-blind controlled trial was conducted on inpatients of the rehabilitation department, and included 28 patients who underwent rotator cuff repair. Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 14), treated with microcurrent stimulation, and the control group (n = 14), treated with false microcurrent stimulation. The microcurrent stimulation administered to the experimental group underwent general physical therapy and microcurrent stimulation three times a week for 4 weeks. Results: Changes in pain, range of motion in shoulder, simple shoulder test, and grip strength were assessed before and after the intervention. Both groups showed a significant decrease in pain and shoulder function (t = 27.412, 22.079, 19.079, and 18.561; p < 0.001), and grip strength showed a significant increase (t = −8.251 and −9.946; p < 0.001). The experimental group that underwent microcurrent stimulation exhibited a significant effect on pain, shoulder function, and grip strength compared with the control group that underwent false microcurrent stimulation (t = −2.17, −2.22, and 2.213; p = 0.039, 0.035, and 0.036). Conclusions: This study confirmed that microcurrent stimulation is effective for the treatment of rotator cuff repair patients.

scholarly journals Rotátorköpeny-szakadás után kialakult zsíros degeneráció változása az ín rekonstrukcióját követően, 65 éves kor után

2019 ◽  
Vol 160 (14) ◽  
pp. 533-539
Author(s):  
Imre Sallai ◽  
Márton Weidl ◽  
Attila Szatmári ◽  
Imre Antal ◽  
Gábor Skaliczki
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Muscle Atrophy ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Fatty Degeneration ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cuff Repair

Abstract: Introduction: In the case of rotator cuff tears, the severity of the muscle atrophy and fatty degeneration has an effect on the success of the repair and on the functional outcome after surgery. Aim: The ability of regeneration reduces with ageing; therefore, the study examined the atrophy and the fatty degeneration after rotator cuff repair in patients over 65. Method: Eleven patients over 65 years of age were involved whose surgery was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics of Semmelweis University between 2012 and 2015. Their average age was 71.9 years and the average follow-up period was 39.9 months. Tear sizes were C1 in 3 cases, C2 in 3 cases, C3 in 4 cases, and C4 in 1 case. Each patient had magnetic resonance examination before and after the repair; the muscle atrophy and fatty degeneration were evaluated together with the type of the tear. Visual analogue scale and Constant score were used for the assessment of the pain and the shoulder function. Results: The average Constant score was 75 points. The occupancy ratio – referring to the severity of the atrophy – did not show significant improvement. The change in fatty degeneration and the atrophy were examined in different groups according to the size of the tears. In each group, the results showed progression. Conclusions: After rotator cuff repair in patients over 65, fatty degeneration and muscle atrophy also show progression. No significant relationship was found between the size of the tear and fatty degeneration or between the size of the tear and muscle atrophy. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(14): 533–539.

scholarly journals Clinical Results of ArthroscoAis Rotator Cuff Repair: Comparison of Suture Bridge and Dual-Row Fixation

2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Hideki Asato ◽  
Hiroaki Komesu ◽  
Takanao Shimabukuro ◽  
Masamichi Onaga ◽  
Hitoshi Teruya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Suture Bridge ◽  
Cuff Repair

scholarly journals Assessment of functional outcome of mini-open rotator cuff repair: a hospital based prospective study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Sharma ◽  
Shailesh V. Udapudi ◽  
Somnath T. Sanikop ◽  
Sameer Haveri ◽  
Mahantesh Y. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Shoulder Joint ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Cuff Tear ◽  
Ucla Score ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Mini Open

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The mini-open repair is considered to be the gold standard for rotator cuff repair. This study was aimed to assess functional outcome of mini-open rotator cuff repair of shoulder joint in adult patients<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a one year hospital based prospective study conducted from January 2016 to December 2016. A total of 20 patients diagnosed to have rotator cuff tear of shoulder joint undergoing rotator cuff repair in the department of Orthopaedics, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, and KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital, Belagavi were studied.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Majority of the patients (85%) of the patients was male and male to female ratio was 5.6:1. Most of the patients were aged between 31 to 40 years (30%). The mean age was 41.90±13.98 years. Most of patients had degenerative rotator cuff tear (45%) and (70%) presented with features of swelling. At enrollment all the patients (100%) had poor constant score (&gt;30) and fair/poor UCLA score (&lt;27) suggestive of severe pain functional restriction. There were gradual but steady increase in scores from enrollment to each follow up till six month follow up with respect to mean flexion (6.25±5.35 to 163.50±7.63),abduction (5.50±5.10 to 112.0±5.94),external rotation (3.00±4.7 to 82.50±2.56 ),internal rotation (2.50±4.44 to 67.25±3.43 ) and UCLA score (5.35±1.63 to 29.60±0.82 ) (p&lt;0.001) also there was gradual but steady decrease in mean VAS score from enrolment (7.70±0.47 ) to six months follow up (0.00±0.00) and constant score ( from 85.70±1.98 to 7.85±1.46 respectively) (p&lt;0.001). The constant score and UCLA score at six month follow up revealed excellent functional outcome<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The mini-open rotator cuff repair of shoulder joint results in excellent functional outcome among adult patients with rotator cuff tear of shoulder joint especially after six month with no complications and complete pain relief<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>

scholarly journals Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair [the UK Rotator Cuff Surgery (UKUFF) randomised trial]

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (80) ◽  
pp. 1-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J Carr ◽  
Cushla D Cooper ◽  
Marion K Campbell ◽  
Jonathan L Rees ◽  
Jane Moser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Open Repair ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Arthroscopic Repair ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Repair Group

BackgroundUncertainty exists regarding the best management of patients with degenerative tears of the rotator cuff.ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair in patients aged ≥ 50 years with degenerative rotator cuff tendon tears.DesignTwo parallel-group randomised controlled trial.SettingNineteen teaching and district general hospitals in the UK.ParticipantsPatients (n = 273) aged ≥ 50 years with degenerative rotator cuff tendon tears.InterventionsArthroscopic surgery and open rotator cuff repair, with surgeons using their usual and preferred method of arthroscopic or open repair. Follow-up was by telephone questionnaire at 2 and 8 weeks after surgery and by postal questionnaire at 8, 12 and 24 months after randomisation.Main outcome measuresThe Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) at 24 months was the primary outcome measure. Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the shoulder was made at 12 months after surgery to assess the integrity of the repair.ResultsThe mean OSS improved from 26.3 [standard deviation (SD) 8.2] at baseline to 41.7 (SD 7.9) at 24 months for arthroscopic surgery and from 25.0 (SD 8.0) at baseline to 41.5 (SD 7.9) at 24 months for open surgery. When effect sizes are shown for the intervention, a negative sign indicates that an open procedure is favoured. For the intention-to-treat analysis, there was no statistical difference between the groups, the difference in OSS score at 24 months was –0.76 [95% confidence interval (CI) –2.75 to 1.22;p = 0.452] and the CI excluded the predetermined clinically important difference in the OSS of 3 points. There was also no statistical difference when the groups were compared per protocol (difference in OSS score –0.46, 95% CI –5.30 to 4.39;p = 0.854). The questionnaire response rate was > 86%. At 8 months, 77% of participants reported that shoulder problems were much or slightly better, and at 24 months this increased to 85%. There were no significant differences in mean cost between the arthroscopic group and the open repair group for any of the component resource-use categories, nor for the total follow-up costs at 24 months. The overall treatment cost at 2 years was £2567 (SD £176) for arthroscopic surgery and £2699 (SD £149) for open surgery, according to intention-to-treat analysis. For the per-protocol analysis there was a significant difference in total initial procedure-related costs between the arthroscopic group and the open repair group, with arthroscopic repair being more costly by £371 (95% CI £135 to £607). Total quality-adjusted life-years accrued at 24 months averaged 1.34 (SD 0.05) in the arthroscopic repair group and 1.35 (SD 0.05) in the open repair group, a non-significant difference of 0.01 (95% CI –0.11 to 0.10). The rate of re-tear was not significantly different across the randomised groups (46.4% and 38.6% for arthroscopic and open surgery, respectively). The participants with tears that were impossible to repair had the lowest OSSs, the participants with re-tears had slightly higher OSSs and the participants with healed repairs had the most improved OSSs. These findings were the same when analysed per protocol.ConclusionIn patients aged > 50 years with a degenerative rotator cuff tear there is no difference in clinical effectiveness or cost-effectiveness between open repair and arthroscopic repair at 2 years for the primary outcome (OSS) and all other prespecified secondary outcomes. Future work should explore new methods to improve tendon healing and reduce the high rate of re-tears observed in this trial.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN97804283.FundingThis project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full inHealth Technology Assessment; Vol. 19, No. 80. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.

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