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Clinical and Functional Outcomes From Rotator Cuff Tear Repair Using the Arthroscopic Versus Mini-Open Technique.

Sandeep Kumar1, Jagdeep Rehncy1, Kuldip Sandhu1

  • 1Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, IND.

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This study compared arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair. Both surgical methods demonstrated similar clinical and functional outcomes after six months, suggesting surgeon expertise may guide technique selection.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Rotator cuff tears lead to shoulder pain and functional deficits.
  • Surgical repair is a common treatment, with arthroscopic and mini-open methods being prevalent.
  • Comparing the efficacy of these surgical approaches is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical and functional outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair versus mini-open rotator cuff repair.
  • To assess differences in shoulder range of motion and patient-reported function between the two surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 50 patients undergoing rotator cuff repair at a tertiary care hospital.
  • Patients were treated with either arthroscopic or mini-open surgical techniques.
  • Outcomes including shoulder range of motion and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scores were measured at baseline and follow-up.
Keywords:
arthroscopyfunctional outcomemini-open surgeryrotator cuff tearshoulder repair

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Main Results:

  • Both arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repair techniques resulted in significant improvements in shoulder range of motion and function at six months post-surgery.
  • No statistically significant differences in clinical or functional outcomes were observed between the arthroscopic and mini-open groups.
  • The duration of surgery was comparable for both the arthroscopic and mini-open repair methods.

Conclusions:

  • Arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repairs provide equivalent clinical and functional results at the six-month follow-up.
  • The choice between arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repair may depend on the surgeon's individual expertise and preference.
  • Further long-term studies are warranted to evaluate the durability and sustained outcomes of both surgical techniques.