ArticleMusculoskeletal surgery2018
Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis.
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- Treatment Options in Managing Infections Following Calcaneal Fractures: A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Rotator Cuff Repair by All-Arthroscopic Versus Mini-Open Technique: A Comparison of Clinical and Functional Outcome.Cureus · 2024Article
- Role of biomechanical assessment in rotator cuff tear repair: ArthroscopicWorld journal of orthopedics · 2021Article
- Update on all-arthroscopic vs. mini-open rotator cuff repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedicsReview
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Abstract
backgroundDespite arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff is an increasingly popular procedure, the mini-open (MO) repair still remains a viable and appreciated technique. The purpose of the study was to analyze the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with isolated supraspinatus tear undergoing MO or arthroscopic surgery (AS) repair. PATIENTS AND
methodsForty-six patients underwent supraspinatus repair with anchors: 24 with MO technique and 22 with AS procedure. They were evaluated postoperatively at 3, 6, 12 months and 2 years.
resultsThe mean surgery time, the mean hospital stay and the average costs were shorter in the MO patients respect to the AS group. Despite an initial better Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand and Constant Murley Score in the first 6 months of follow-up in the AS group, no differences were detected at 24 months.
conclusionThis study suggests that isolated supraspinatus tears can be treated with a MO or arthroscopic repair procedure with similar clinical outcome in the long-term postoperative period. The mean surgery time and the average costs are less in the MO group respect to the AS group.
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