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Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable rotator cuff
1Instituto de Traumatología, Hospital Quirón, Airport Avenue, 14005, Córdoba, Spain.
Background:
To examine prospectively the functional and structural results of arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears.
Methods:
5 patients (40.8 months average follow-up) were evaluated clinical preoperatively and at the end of the follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used preoperatively and at 12 months.
Results:
The mean ASES and the Constant scores increased from 56.2 to 92 and 46.8 to 82.8. The MRI showed continuity of the ligamentoplasty.
Conclusions:
Given the small number of cases, few conclusions can be drawn. Nonetheless, the results regarding this technique may be considered promising.
Level Of Evidence:
Level IV; Case series; Treatment Study.
