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Rotator cuff: Repair associated with better outcome compared to isolated acromioplasty
November 2013
Rotator cuff: Repair associated with better outcome compared to isolated acromioplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tear in the over-60s: repair is preferable to isolated acromioplasty-tenotomy in the short term
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Oct;97(6 Suppl):S125-30. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2011.06.006. Epub 2011 Jul 27Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
142 patients over the age of 60 were randomized to determine the impact of rotator cuff repair with acromioplasty and biceps long-head tenotomy in surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears compared to acromioplasty and biceps tenotomy alone. Follow-up of clinical results (Constant score) was conducted for 1 year postoperatively. Tendon healing was also evaluated with ultrasound in patient who under...
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