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Arthroscopic versus mini-open repair for full- and partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
October 2014
Arthroscopic versus mini-open repair for full- and partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a prospective, randomized study with 24-month follow-up
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Aug;24(6):845-50.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
125 patients with a rotator cuff tear were randomly assigned to arthroscopic or mini-open repair. This study aimed to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of both surgical procedures. Data demonstrated significantly improved outcomes for both techniques compared to pre-operative state, but no differences in outcome between the two. When considering patients only with full-thickness tears, ...
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