2017 ISAKOS Biennial Congress IFOSMA ePoster #5050

 

Clinical Evaluation of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with Improved-Press-Fit Double-Row Technique for Patients of Large Rotator Cuff Tear

Jieen Pan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang CHINA
Gang Chen, MD, Jiaxing, Zhejiang CHINA

Jiaxing Second Hospital, jiaxing, zhejiang, china

FDA Status Not Applicable

Summary

While incidence of rotator cuff retear rate is still more than excepted, a better way for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is remain needed.

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to perform a clinical assess of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with improved-press-fit double-row technique for patients of large rotator cuff tear.

Methods

From December 2013 to November 2014, 52 patients(20 males, 32 femals) with a full-thickness large rotator cuff tear underwent arthroscopic improved-press-fit double-row rotator cuff repairs were retrospectively analyzed. The mean age of the patients was 65.6 years(rang 51 to 76 years), The visual analog pain scale scores(VAS), the rang of motion(ROM), University of California at Los Angeles(UCLA), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons(ASES) were used for clinical and functional evaluations before surgery and at the time of 6 months after arthroscopy.

Results

The mean duretion of follow-up was 10.9 months(range 6 to 17 months). At the time of 6 months after arthroscopy, the mean subjective pain score(VAS) was 1.6±0.9, the mean active forward flexion was 145.6°±10.7°, whereas the mean external rotation at the side was 30.8°±8.5°. The mean UCLA score improved to 32.3±3.47, the mean ASES score improved to 81.8±8.69. There was significiant difference postoperatively(P<0.05). No re-tears occurred.

Conclusion

The improved-press-fit double row technique is effective in arthroscopic large rotator cuff repairing.