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Rotator cuff repair. Long-term results.

Daniel Van Linthoudt1, Jacques Deforge, Laurent Malterre

  • 1Rheumatology, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation Department, Hospital, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. daniel.vanlinthoudt@ne.ch

Joint Bone Spine
|September 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Rotator cuff repair significantly reduced shoulder pain, though recovery took nearly a year. Preoperative factors did not predict long-term outcomes for patients undergoing rotator cuff surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Rotator cuff tears are common injuries affecting shoulder function.
  • Surgical repair aims to restore function and alleviate pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term results of open rotator cuff repair.
  • To identify preoperative and intraoperative predictors of successful outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears undergoing open repair (1990-1996).
  • Standardized surgical technique and rehabilitation.
  • Data collected on patient factors and shoulder range of motion.

Main Results:

  • Significant pain reduction observed after a mean 6-year follow-up (P < 0.001).

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  • Mean recovery time for shoulder power was 10 months.
  • Limited improvement in range of motion; two-thirds reported occasional pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Rotator cuff repair effectively decreases pain severity.
    • Full functional recovery requires approximately one year.
    • Predictors for long-term outcomes were not identified in this cohort.