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Trans-tendon arthroscopic repair for partial-thickness articular side tears of the rotator cuff.
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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy . Oct2011, Vol. 19 Issue 10, p1755-1759. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe a modified trans-tendon method of repairing partial articular surface lesions, which restored the footprint of the rotator cuff anatomically. Methods: The 24 consecutive patients with modified trans-tendon method which allowed a wider pressurized contact area by use of additional knotless anchor were included in this study. All patients were evaluated with ASES score and visual analog scale (VAS) preoperatively, postoperative 3 and 12 months. The strength was measured using Isobex digital strength analyzer preoperatively and postoperative 12 months. Results: The ASES scores significantly improved from preoperative 38 ± 13 to 63 ± 5 at 3 months, and 89 ± 5 at 12 months postoperatively. The VAS scores also significantly improved from preoperative 6.6 ± 1.1 to 2 ± 0.7 at 3 months, 0.6 ± 0.7 at 12 months. The strengths significantly increased postoperatively, and there were no significant differences between affected and unaffected shoulders at 12 months postoperatively ( P > 0.05). The 22 of 24 patients were either satisfied or very satisfied with postoperative result at 12 months postoperatively. Conclusion: This arthroscopic-modified trans-tendon suture bridge technique for partial-thickness articular side tears of the rotator cuff has shown excellent functional results and very high satisfaction rate of patient during the 12-month follow-up period. Level of evidence: Evidence therapeutic study, Level IV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ARTHROSCOPY
*ROTATOR cuff injuries
*TENDONS
*SUTURES
*SUTURING
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09422056
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65517513
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-010-1362-3