Summary

Effectivity Of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair In Terms Of Clinical Outcomes And Retear Rate After Rotator Cuff Injuries Abstract

Abstract

Effectivity Of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair In Terms Of Clinical Outcomes And Retear Rate After Rotator Cuff Injuries
Abstract

Objective

The aim is to present the effectivity of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair regarding clinical outcomes and retear rate after rotator cuff injuries. At our set up, shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has been effectively used for trauma and sports shoulder injuries.

Methods

40 rotator cuff tears were treated with arthroscopic shoulder double and triple row rotator cuff repair technique at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore, 2019 onwards. The mean age of this sample was 49.8±11.33 years, including 27 males and 13 females. These included cases of age-related degeneration, sports, and trauma injuries. Patients were evaluated with a visual analog scale for pain and active range of motion at 3,6,12,24 months postoperatively.

Results

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair resulted in a higher outcome score. Results were evaluated using the Visual analog scale (VAS) and Disabilities in Arm, Shoulder, and Hand(DASH) score. In these cases, adequate pain control and patient satisfaction were observed alongside a better range of movement post-treatment. Patient satisfaction rates were 95% in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Conclusion

Our preliminary findings demonstrate that arthroscopic rotator cuff repair provides better clinical outcomes in terms of pain and active range of motion and that there is a minimal risk of retearing following rotator cuff surgery.


Keywords: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR); Full-thickness rotator cuff tear; Rotator cuff (RC); Suture bridge technique.