Management of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in Active Patients with Minimal Glenohumeral Arthritis: A Prospective Observational Study with Clinical and Radiographic Analyses of Reconstruction using Dermal Tissue Matrix Xenograft

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-87
Author(s):  
Alison P Toth ◽  
Anil K Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Dermal Tissue ◽  
Tissue Matrix ◽  
Rotation Strength

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients undergoing interposition reconstruction of massive, otherwise irreparable rotator cuff tears through a mini-open approach with the use of a porcine dermal tissue matrix. Materials and methods We performed a prospective observational study of 26 patients (27 shoulders) who underwent reconstruction of massive rotator cuff tears using dermal tissue matrix xenograft. Pain level (scale 0-10, 10 = severe pain), active range of motion, and supraspinatus and external rotation strength were assessed. Additional outcome measures included modified American shoulder and elbow score (MASES) and short form-12 (SF-12) score. Clinical and radiographic analyses were performed at an average 32 months follow-up period (minimum 2-year follow-up). Ultrasound imaging (static and dynamic) of the operative shoulder was performed at final followup to assess the integrity of the reconstruction. Results Mean patient age was 60. Mean pain level decreased from 5.1 to 0.4 (p = 0.002). Mean active forward flexion, abduction, and external rotation motion improved from 138.8 to 167.3 (p = 0.024), 117.9 to 149.3 (p = 0.001) and 57.7 to 64.7° (p = 0.31), respectively. Supraspinatus and external rotation strength improved from 7.2 to 9.4 (p = 0.001) and 7.4 to 9.5 (p = 0.001), respectively. Mean MASES improved from 62.7 to 91.8 (p = 0.0007) and mean SF-12 scores improved from 48.4 to 56.6 (p = 0.044). Twenty-one patients (twenty-two shoulders) returned for a dynamic and static ultrasound of the operative shoulder at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Sixteen (73%) demonstrated a fully intact tendon/graft reconstruction. Five (22%) patients had partially intact reconstructions, and one (5%) had a complete tear at the graft-bone interface due to suture anchor pullout as a result of a fall. There were no cases of infection or tissue rejection. Conclusion We present a reproducible surgical technique for the management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. In our series, patients demonstrated a significant improvement in both subjective and objective clinical outcomes. Radiographic analysis demonstrated that the majority of patients had a fully intact reconstruction at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Gupta AK, Toth AP. Management of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in Active Patients with Minimal Glenohumeral Arthritis: A Prospective Observational Study with Clinical and Radiographic Analyses of Reconstruction using Dermal Tissue Matrix Xenograft. The Duke Orthop J 2013;3(1):80-87.

scholarly journals Outcome of partial repair of massive rotator cuff tears with and without human tissue allograft bridging repair

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radhakant Pandey ◽  
Suhayl Tafazal ◽  
Srinivasan Shyamsundar ◽  
Amit Modi ◽  
Harvinder Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Human Tissue ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Partial Repair ◽  
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Tissue Allograft ◽  
Tissue Matrix ◽  
Repair Group

Background The surgical management of massive rotator cuff tears remains a challenge. It is suggested that, even in a massive tear that appears irreparable, attempting to repair it as much as possible can be helpful in improving functional outcomes. However the results can be short term and variable. The purpose of our study was to determine if human tissue allograft bridged repair of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears to achieve a complete repair produces similar outcomes compared to partial repair alone. Methods We prospectively reviewed outcome scores in 13 patients who underwent partial repair alone for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears and compared them to 13 patients who had partial repairs bridged with allograft. Oxford and Constant scores were compared pre-operatively and at a minimum follow-up of 2 years (range 2 years to 5 years). Results The mean improvement in the Constant score at final follow-up compared to pre-operative scores was 27.7 points in the partial repair group and 42.8 points in the allograft group ( p < 0.01). The Oxford Shoulder Score improved mean of 19.3 points in the partial repair group and 29 points in the allograft group ( p < 0.02) at 2 years. Conclusions Human tissue matrix allograft provides a better outcome for open bridging of irreparable rotator cuff tears than partial repair alone.

scholarly journals Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer Vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Treatment of Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Comparison Study with Short-Term Clinical Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7_suppl5) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0038
Author(s):  
Tiffany Kadow ◽  
Daniel Garcia ◽  
Rebecca Minorini ◽  
Mark Baratz ◽  
Ruth Delaney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Forward Flexion ◽  
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Superior Capsular Reconstruction ◽  
Patient Reported

Objectives: Irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, particularly those that occur in younger patients, represent a particularly challenging clinical scenario with limited options. Treatments such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty are typically not well indicated for this patient population. We compared two treatment methods, latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDTT) vs arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (SCR), to determine if one is superior to the other regarding improvement in range of motion (ROM) and patient reported outcomes (PROs). We hypothesize that both treatments would have similar outcomes regarding functional restoration and subjective outcomes. Methods: A retrospective cohort study assessed 43 patients with an irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear after failed conservative or surgical treatment who underwent either LDTT (14 patients, 16 shoulders) or SCR (27 patients, 27 shoulders). Patients with a minimum of 6 month follow-up were included (mean follow up: 17.9 months, 14.9 months respectively). Changes in preoperative and postoperative forward flexion and external rotation were evaluated. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) including ASES, VAS, and SSV were assessed. T-test and Chi-Square statistical tests were performed. Results: The mean age at the time of surgery was 59.9yo vs 60yo for LDTT and SCR respectively (p=0.98). There were significantly more patients in the LDTT group that had undergone prior rotator cuff surgery (p<0.005) and significantly greater number of patients who had subscapularis tears which required repair in patients that underwent SCR (p<0.01). There was no difference in gender (p=0.75). Both cohorts demonstrated similar improvement in forward flexion with mean active forward flexion improving from 123° (90-160°) pre-operatively to 139° (80-180°) postoperatively in the LDTT group (p=0.157) and 85° (0-170°) preoperatively to 138° (40-175°) postoperatively in the SCR group (p =0.001). The average improvement in forward flexion was significantly greater in the SCR group with an improvement of 52° for SCR vs 14° for LDTT (p=0.035). External rotation improved in the LDTT cohort from 41° preoperatively (10-60°) to 62° (10-80°) (p=0.032) while external rotation stayed unchanged for the SCR cohort with 43° preoperatively (0-70°) to 44° (20-80°) postoperatively (p=0.868). The improvement in external rotation was significantly greater in the LDTT cohort with improvement of 19° vs 0.5° in the SCR group (p=0.011). There was no significant difference in reported ASES scores (LDTT: 65.6 vs SCR:70.9)(p=0.569), VAS (LDTT:1.78 vs SCR 2.26) (p=0.645), or SSV (LDTT:55 vs SCR:72.6) (p=0.087). Conclusion: LDTT and SCR both result in functional improvement of motion with SCR improving forward flexion to a greater extent and LDTT improving external rotation to a greater extent. Patient reported outcomes are similar between the two groups at short term follow up. Longer term outcomes are necessary before determining whether one treatment is optimal over the other as well as establishing the appropriate indications for each. [Table: see text]

Superior Capsule Reconstruction for Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Does It Make Sense? A Systematic Review of Early Clinical Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (13) ◽  
pp. 3365-3375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Altintas ◽  
Michael Scheidt ◽  
Victor Kremser ◽  
Robert Boykin ◽  
Sanjeev Bhatia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Superior Capsule Reconstruction

Background: Treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) in patients without advanced glenohumeral osteoarthritis remains a challenge. Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) represents a newer method for treatment with increasing popularity and acceptance. Purpose: To analyze the clinical evidence surrounding SCR and determine the current clinical outcomes postoperatively. Study Design: Systematic review. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Google Scholar were used for the literature search. The study quality was evaluated according to the Modified Coleman Methodology Score. Studies in English evaluating SCR outcomes were included. Results: Seven studies were reviewed, including 352 patients (358 shoulders) treated with arthroscopic SCR with the mean duration of follow-up ranging from 15 to 48 months (range, 12-88 months). Fourteen patients were lost to follow-up, leaving 338 patients (344 shoulders) with clinical outcome data. Graft types included dermal allografts (n = 3 studies), fascia lata autografts (n = 3), or both (n = 1). Most commonly, a double-row technique was utilized for humeral graft fixation. The most common complication included graft tears in 13% of patients, resulting in 15 SCR revisions and 7 reverse shoulder arthroplasties. Postoperatively, improvements in visual analog scale (2.5 to 5.9), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (20 to 56), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (38.0), Subjective Shoulder Value (37.0 to 41.3), and Constant (11.6 to 47.4) scores were observed. Three studies reported respective satisfaction rates of 72.9%, 85.7% and 90%. Increases in external rotation, internal rotation, and abduction with improved strength in external rotation were observed postoperatively. Improvement of pseudoparalysis was also observed in 3 studies. One study reported return to sports in 100% of patients (2 competitively, 24 recreationally) with no adverse outcomes. Conclusion: SCR showed good to excellent short-term clinical outcomes with adequate pain relief and functional improvement. The current evidence suggests that the procedure is an alternative for symptomatic patients with irreparable MRCT; however, the included studies were fair to poor in quality, and there were some notable complications. Long-term follow-up will determine the longevity and ultimate role of this new method in the treatment of irreparable MRCT.

Evaluating the Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Repairs With Polytetrafluoroethylene Patches for Massive and Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears With a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (13) ◽  
pp. 3155-3164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanth Seker ◽  
Lisa Hackett ◽  
Patrick H. Lam ◽  
George A.C. Murrell
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Irreparable Tear ◽  
Pain At Rest

Background: Massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears are difficult to manage surgically. One technique is to use a synthetic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) patch to bridge the tear. However, there is little information regarding the outcomes of this procedure. Purpose: To determine the ≥2-year outcomes of patients for whom synthetic patches were used as tendon substitutes to bridge irreparable rotator cuff defects. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: This retrospective cohort study used prospectively collected data. Patients included those with a synthetic patch inserted as an interposition graft for large and/or irreparable rotator cuff tears with a minimum 2-year follow-up. Standardized assessment of shoulder pain, function, range of motion, and strength was performed preoperatively, at 6 and 12 weeks, and at 6 months and ≥2 years. Radiograph and ultrasound were performed preoperatively, at 6 months, and ≥2 years. Results: At a mean of 36 months, 58 of 68 eligible patients were followed up, and 53 of 58 (90%) patches remained in situ. Three patches failed at the patch-tendon interface, while 1 patient (2 shoulders/patches) went on to have reverse total shoulder replacements. Patient-ranked shoulder stiffness ( P < .001), frequency of pain with activity and sleep ( P < .0001), level of pain at rest and overhead ( P < .0001), and overall shoulder function improved from bad to very good ( P < .0001) by 6 months. Supraspinatus (mean ± SEM: 29 ± 16 N to 42 ± 13 N) and external rotation (39 ± 13 N to 59 ± 15 N) strength were the most notable increases at the ≥2-year follow-up ( P < .0001). Passive range of motion also improved by 49% to 67%; forward flexion, from 131° to 171°; abduction, from 117° to 161°; external rotation, from 38° to 55°; and internal rotation, from L3 to T10 ( P < .0001) preoperatively to ≥2 years. The most improvement in passive range of motion occurred between 12 months and ≥2 years. The mean (SD) Constant-Murley score was 90 (12), while the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 95 (8). Conclusion: At 36 months postoperatively, patients who had synthetic patches used as tendon substitutes to bridge irreparable rotator cuff defects reported less pain and greater overall shoulder function as compared with preoperative assessments. They demonstrated improved range of passive motion and improved strength. The data support the hypothesis that the technique of using a synthetic PTFE patch to bridge a large and/or irreparable tear has good construct integrity and improves patient and clinical outcomes.

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