ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025
Arthroscopic partial repair versus debridement combined with acromioplasty alone for irreparable rotator cuff tears in the elderly.
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Objective: To compare postoperative outcomes of arthroscopic partial repair vs. debridement combined with acromioplasty in elderly patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, focusing on pain relief, functional improvement, and quality-of-life enhancement. Methods: Between January 2019 and March 2022, 41 patients (partial repair group, Results: All surgeries were completed without complications. Follow-up averaged 14.1 months (range, 12-18 months). Postoperative CMS (partial repair: 43.57-70.86 vs. debridement: 42.55-58.95) and UCLA scores (partial repair: 8.67-21.43 vs. debridement: 8.30-18.40) improved significantly in both groups ( Conclusion: Arthroscopic partial repair yielded superior functional outcomes compared to debridement combined with acromioplasty in elderly patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, particularly enhancing shoulder strength and range of motion while preserving AHD. Early postoperative pain should be anticipated. Preoperative AHD emerged as a predictor of functional recovery.
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