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Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
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[Functional outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair]
Imre Sallai1, Eszter Kővári1, Adám Koteczki1
1Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Ortopédiai Klinika Budapest Karolina út 27. 1113.
Introduction:
Functional outcome after rotator cuff reconstruction is influenced by several factors of which re-rupture is probably the most important.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the postoperative outcome including re-rupture rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction.
Method:
23 shoulders of 22 patients were examined prospectively. Physical examination, ultrasound and radiography were performed. Quality of life and functional outcome were evaluated using Constant Score and Visual Analog Scale.
Results:
Excellent or good results were found in 80% of the patients. The Constant Score has increased from 45 to 79, and the level of pain decreased from 6.6 to 2.5. Full-thickness rotator cuff tear was absent, but partial tear occurred in 7 cases (30%). Average acromiohumeral distance in the operated side was 8.5 mm compared to 9.5 mm measured on the contralateral shoulder.
Conclusions:
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a safe and reliable procedure that provides good results.
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