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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2021

The Application of H-Loop in Arthroscopic Knotless Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs.

Jiang Guo, Jingyi Hou, Menglei Yu, Yamuhanmode Alike, Yi Long, Yiyong Tang, Qingyue Li, Fangqi Li, Yuhao Zhang, MaslahIdiris Ali and 4 more

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Jiang Guo *Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2746-7068
Jingyi Hou *Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Menglei YuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2640-5797
Yamuhanmode AlikeDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3655-2283
Yi LongDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Yiyong TangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Qingyue LiDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Fangqi LiDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Yuhao ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
MaslahIdiris AliDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Zhenze ZhengDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Ke MengDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Peng WangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Rui YangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo determine the functional outcomes after a novel method of H-loop knotless double-row technique in patients with rotator cuff tears.

methodFrom June 2020 to September 2020, a total of six patients (five women, one man) with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using the H-loop knotless double-row technique were enrolled in our study. The average age is 54 years (range: 50-61 years). The preoperative and final follow-up clinical outcome were evaluated using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, visual analog scale (VAS), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, and Constant-Murley score. The active shoulder range of motion (ROM) was also collected preoperatively and postoperatively at the final follow-up (forward flexion and abduction). Accordingly, intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed as well.

resultThere were six patients that underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using the H-loop knotless double-row technique. The average follow-up period was 7.52 ± 0.70 months. The VAS, UCLA, ASES, and Constant-Murley scores improved from 5 ± 2.45, 15.67 ± 3.44, 47.67 ± 17.41 and 49.17 ± 8.98 preoperatively, to 0.83 ± 0.75, 36.27 ± 3.83, 91.67 ± 10.76 and 85.83 ± 4.31 at the final follow-up, with statistical significances of P = 0.009, P < 0.001, P = 0.006, and P = 0.001, respectively. Meanwhile, the active shoulder ROM (forward flexion and abduction) improved from 135.00 ± 46.80 and 125 ± 56.48 preoperatively, to 173.67 ± 4.13 and 172 ± 3.27 at final follow-up, respectively (P = 0.082, P = 0.088). During the follow-up, there were no postoperative complications such as wound-site infection, nerve or vessel damage, subcutaneous hematoma, and suture anchor problems.

conclusionWith the benefit of reducing the possibility of strangulation and blood supply affection for the rotator cuff, The H-loop knotless double row technique may be an alternative method to significantly improve subjective functional outcomes and increase the healing rate of medium-sized rotator cuff tears with degeneration issues and poor tissue quality.

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Suture TechniquesArthroscopyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementRange of Motion, ArticularRotator Cuff InjuriesSurveys and QuestionnairesDouble rowH-loopKnotlessRotator cuff tearSuture

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