Short-Term Results of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of rotator cuff tears repaired arthroscopically. Methods: Twenty patients underwent arthroscopical rotator cuff repair since 2002. The mean follow-up period was 7.5 months. (range: 3M to 16M) Shoulder functions were assessed before operation and after operation by means of JOA shoulder scoring system. Results: Nine patients had small tears, five had medium tears, two had large tears and four had partial tears. The average score was 58.2 points, before operation and 88.4 points after operation. Conclusions: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair provides good results.