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Rotator cuff repair: Similar DASH but better healing in large tears with microfracture
December 2022
Rotator cuff repair: Similar DASH but better healing in large tears with microfracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of marrow-stimulating technique in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a prospective randomized study
Arthroscopy. 2013 May;29(5):802-10. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2013.01.019. Epub 2013 Mar 21Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients suffering from a tear in their rotator cuff were randomized to receive either a standard single row tendon repair or a standard tendon repair including microfracture of the greater tuberosity (a marrow-stimulating technique). Results indicated similar Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores at a mean follow-up of 28.1 +/- 3 months and similar tendon healing (or structura...
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