RECOVERY FOLLOWING ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR IN YOUNGER PATIENTS

SummaryIn the sample studied, reparability of large and massive tears was associated with pre-op ASES and active external rotation in neutral position. Surgical factors affecting reparability were tear size, tendon mobility and shape of the tear.IntroductionThe limited literature has shown good results with partial repairs of large and massive tears of rotator cuff but the role of factors that affect reparability is less clear1–3. The purpose of this study was twofold, 1) to explore the predictive value of clinical and surgical factors on reparability of large and massive rotator cuff tears and 2) to examine the relationship between reparability and clinical and disability measures.Patients and MethodsThis was a secondary data analysis of consecutive patients with large or massive rotator cuff tear who required surgical treatment (full or partial repair) and had returned for their two year follow-up. Disability measures included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), the relative Constant-Murley...