Arthroscopic versus Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair in Small to Medium-Sized Tears .
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Clinical Outcome in All-Arthroscopic Versus Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair in Small to Medium-Sized Tears: A Randomized Controlled Trial in 100 Patients With 1-Year Follow-up
Arthroscopy. 2013 Feb;29(2):266-73. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.022. Epub 2012 Dec 1Exclusive Author Interview
Dr. Peer van der Zwaal speaks about the use of arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair in small to medium-sized tears.
To compare two surgical techniques, 100 patients with full thickness small to medium-sized tears were randomized to either all-arthroscopic (AA) or mini-open (MO) rotator cuff repair. A year after surgery, functional outcome, pain, range of motion, and complications improved for both groups with no statistical difference between them. Patients benefited sooner (6 weeks) with the arthroscopic procedure with a better range of motion.
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