ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2015
Surgical management of irreparable rotator cuff tears.
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- Superior capsule reconstruction, partial cuff repair, graft interposition, arthroscopic debridement or balloon spacers for large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- Surgery for rotator cuff tears.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- The use of a synthetic shoulder patch for large and massive rotator cuff tears - a feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a prospective, randomized study with 24-month follow-up.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2014Trial
- Comparative analysis of functional outcomes in arthroscopic repair for traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff injuries.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Comparison of functional outcomes following early and delayed arthroscopic repair for traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff injuries.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Partial rotator cuff repair versus debridement for irreparable rotator cuff tears: A systematic review.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Definition of irreparable rotator cuff tear: a scoping review of prospective surgical therapeutic trials to evaluate current practice.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Outcomes of Isolated Biceps Tenodesis/Tenotomy or Partial Rotator Cuff Repair Associated with Biceps Tenodesis/Tenotomy for Massive Irreparable Tears: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis on irreparable rotator cuff tear.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Article
- Functional outcome of arthroscopic debridement for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2022Article
- Biodegradable balloon spacer for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears is associated with improved functional outcomes, low revisions, and complications rate at minimum one year follow-up.International orthopaedics · 2022Article
- Clinical Outcome of Partial Repair of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2022Article
- [The short-term effectiveness of superior capsular reconstruction using autologous fascia lata graft for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021Article
- Treatment options for massive rotator cuff tears: a narrative review.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2021Review
- Partial and complete repairs of massive rotator cuff tears maintain similar long-term improvements in clinical scores.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Article
- Early Efficacy Assessment of Arthroscopic Lower Trapezius Transfer With Tendon Autograft in the Management of Massive Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Arthroscopic repair of partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion lesions by conversion to full-thickness tears through a small incision.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2020Article
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- Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction With Biceps Autograft: Snake Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2019Article
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Abstract
purposeIn this prospective case control study, the effectiveness of surgical management of irreparable rotator cuff tears in terms of patient's status and quality of life was evaluated in two groups of patients: one group receiving arthroscopic debridement associated with acromioplasty and bursectomy and the other receiving an arthroscopic partial repair of the rotator cuff tear.
methodsSixty-eight patients (47 males and 21 females) undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery for massive irreparable rotator cuff tear were enrolled in our study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group AP (debridement associated with acromioplasty and bursectomy) and Group PR (partial repair). Pre- and post-operative range of motion (ROM), modified-UCLA shoulder score and strength measurement were performed. The RC-QOL was used at the time of the last follow-up to assess patients' perception of their quality of life.
resultsThe final follow-up was 7.8 (±2.3, range 5-9) years. ROM measures were significantly increased from pre- to post-operative evaluations, with significant intergroup differences (P < 0.001). The overall modified-UCLA shoulder score showed a mean pre-operative value of 7.6 ± 2.6 (95 % CI 6.7-8.5) for Group AP and 8.6 ± 4.1 (95 % CI 7.0-9.9) (n.s.) for Group PR. The post-operative values at the latest follow-up showed a statistically significant improvement in both groups [21.4 ± 3.7 (95 % CI 20.1-22.7) for Group AP and 28.8 ± 4.2 (95 % CI 27.3-30.2) for Group PR] (P < 0.0001), with a significant intergroup difference (P < 0.0001). The RC-QOL demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the groups [Group AP: 61.8 ± 6.1(95 % CI 59.6-63.9); Group PR: 71.2 ± 9.8 (95 % CI 67.7-74.6)] (P < 0.0002).
conclusionBoth techniques are effective in reducing patients' symptoms, with higher functional outcomes for partial repair. However, the choice of which technique to undertake should take into account the patients' features concerning the acromio-humeral interval and levels of daily activities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic case-control study, Level III.
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