SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2022
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.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Clinical and functional outcomes of subacromial spacer implantation and superior capsular reconstruction for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Combined autogenous fascia lata graft bridging with biceps transposition versus partial repair for massive rotator cuff tears: a retrospective comparative study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- An analysis of failure rates for treatment options for large to massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review.Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty · 2026Review
- Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Augmentation in Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Offers Good Clinical Results and Pain Relief With a Low Failure Rate.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Polypropylene mesh reinforcement does not improve acute biomechanical properties in superior capsular reconstruction: an ovine model study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Limited Clinical Benefit of the Subacromial Balloon Spacer in Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness.JBJS reviews · 2026Review
- Rotator cuff repair and biologic augmentation-what do we know?JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- An Arthroscopic Upper Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using a U-Fold Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Autograft for the Treatment of Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Superior Capsule Reconstruction Graft Selection: The Influence of Biological Properties of Grafts on Healing and Re-Tearing.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Comparative outcomes of supraspinatus tendon reconstruction and superior capsule reconstruction for massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biologic Footprint Reconstruction: Rotator Cuff Repair Using Biologic Tuberoplasty.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Advancements in the Management of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Outcome of Anterior Latissimus Dorsi with Teres Major and Posterior Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Global Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- The role of sagittal axis in biceps tenodesis for superior capsular reconstruction in massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic triangular anchor-stellate suture technique for massive L/U-shaped rotator cuff tears.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Which treatment strategy for irreparable rotator cuff tears is most cost-effective? A Markov model-based cost-utility analysis comparing superior capsular reconstruction, lower trapezius tendon transfer, subacromial balloon spacer implantation and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Joint-preserving treatment for global irreparable rotator cuff tears: combined anterior Latissimus dorsi and Teres major tendon transfer.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic Medialization Partial Repair with Biologic Interposition Tuberoplasty for Large to Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Surgical management for massive rotator cuff tears: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Burns & trauma · 2024Article
- Treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tear with dual graft reconstruction: a case report and technique description.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMultiple non-arthroplasty surgical techniques are described for the management of large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. There is currently no consensus on the best management strategy. Our aim was to compare clinical outcomes following arthroscopic debridement, arthroscopic partial cuff repair, superior capsule reconstruction, balloon spacers or graft interposition for the management of large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
methodsA comprehensive search was performed of the following databases: Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Data were extracted from relevant studies published since January 2000 according to the pre-specified inclusion criteria. The primary outcome was the post-operative improvement in shoulder scores. Meta-analysis of the primary outcome was performed. Secondary outcomes included retear rates and complications.
resultsEighty-two studies were included reporting the outcomes of 2790 shoulders. Fifty-one studies were included in the meta-analysis of the primary outcome. The definition of an irreparable tear varied. All procedures resulted in improved shoulder scores at early follow-up. Shoulder scores declined after 2 years following balloon spacers, arthroscopic debridement and partial cuff repair. High retear rates were seen with partial cuff repairs (45%), graft interposition (21%) and superior capsule reconstruction (21%).
conclusionsLarge initial improvements in shoulder scores were demonstrated for all techniques despite high retear rates for reconstructive procedures. Shoulder scores may decline at mid- to long-term follow-up.
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