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[Complete rotator cuff lesions in athletes].

C Melzer1, C J Wirth

  • 1Orthopädische Klinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.

Sportverletzung Sportschaden : Organ Der Gesellschaft Fur Orthopadisch-Traumatologische Sportmedizin
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study details surgical outcomes for complete rotator cuff tears in athletes. Most patients experienced good to very good results following surgical repair, indicating successful treatment for sports-related shoulder injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging

Background:

  • Complete rotator cuff lesions are often caused by sports activities.
  • Overuse of shoulder joints in sports like handball, tennis, and golf can lead to significant strain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the causal etiologies of complete rotator cuff lesions.
  • To evaluate the surgical treatment outcomes for complete rotator cuff tears in athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical treatment of 72 shoulder joints with complete rotator cuff lesions between November 1980 and April 1986.
  • Clinical and sonographic follow-up of 66 shoulder joints (91.6%) an average of 2.4 years post-operation.
  • Utilized a 100-point scoring system for outcome assessment.

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Main Results:

  • The study included 69 patients, with 27 identified as athletes (16 recreational, 11 competitive).
  • 70% of the surgically treated cases showed good or very good results.
  • High success rate (91.6%) in clinical and sonographic follow-ups.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical intervention for complete rotator cuff lesions in athletes yields favorable outcomes.
  • Sports-related shoulder injuries can be effectively managed with surgical repair.
  • The study highlights the importance of surgical treatment for athletes with rotator cuff tears.