Manuel Zafra1, Pilar Uceda1. 1. Instituto de Traumatología, Hospital Quirón, Airport Avenue, 14005, Córdoba, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To examine prospectively the functional and structural results of arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears. METHODS: 5 patients (40.8 months average follow-up) were evaluated clinical preoperatively and at the end of the follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used preoperatively and at 12 months. RESULTS: The mean ASES and the Constant scores increased from 56.2 to 92 and 46.8 to 82.8. The MRI showed continuity of the ligamentoplasty. CONCLUSIONS: Given the small number of cases, few conclusions can be drawn. Nonetheless, the results regarding this technique may be considered promising. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV; Case series; Treatment Study.
BACKGROUND: To examine prospectively the functional and structural results of arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears. METHODS: 5 patients (40.8 months average follow-up) were evaluated clinical preoperatively and at the end of the follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used preoperatively and at 12 months. RESULTS: The mean ASES and the Constant scores increased from 56.2 to 92 and 46.8 to 82.8. The MRI showed continuity of the ligamentoplasty. CONCLUSIONS: Given the small number of cases, few conclusions can be drawn. Nonetheless, the results regarding this technique may be considered promising. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV; Case series; Treatment Study.
Authors: E Audenaert; J Van Nuffel; A Schepens; M Verhelst; R Verdonk Journal: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Date: 2005-10-27 Impact factor: 4.342