The researchers examined 59 patients who underwent arthroscopic anterosuperior rotator cuff surgery, either disrupting the margin between the subscapularis and supraspinatus tears or by performing the repair in continuity without disrupting the margin. The clinical outcomes were examined and patients had at least two-year follow-up.
Here are five quick facts from the report.
1. There was improvement for these assessments at the two-year follow-up:
• Visual analogue scale pain scores
• Subjective shoulder value
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score
• UCLA shoulder scores
• Subscapularis strength
• Active range of motion
2. There weren’t significant differences between the two groups on the follow-up measurements.
3. The overall re-tear rate didn’t differ significantly between the two groups on magnetic resonance arthrography or computed tomographic arthrography six months after surgery. The “disruption” group reported 22 percent re-tear rate while the “non-disruption” group reported 19 percent re-tear rate.
4. When the muscle was in good quality, it didn’t matter whether the tear margin was disrupted between the subscapularis and supraspinatus.
5. The researchers concluded patients could undergo either procedure effectively.
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