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01-10-2018 | Original Article

Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis

Authors: G. Vicenti, L. Moretti, M. Carrozzo, V. Pesce, G. Solarino, B. Moretti

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Special Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Despite arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff is an increasingly popular procedure, the mini-open (MO) repair still remains a viable and appreciated technique. The purpose of the study was to analyze the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with isolated supraspinatus tear undergoing MO or arthroscopic surgery (AS) repair.

Patients and methods

Forty-six patients underwent supraspinatus repair with anchors: 24 with MO technique and 22 with AS procedure. They were evaluated postoperatively at 3, 6, 12 months and 2 years.

Results

The mean surgery time, the mean hospital stay and the average costs were shorter in the MO patients respect to the AS group. Despite an initial better Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand and Constant Murley Score in the first 6 months of follow-up in the AS group, no differences were detected at 24 months.

Conclusion

This study suggests that isolated supraspinatus tears can be treated with a MO or arthroscopic repair procedure with similar clinical outcome in the long-term postoperative period. The mean surgery time and the average costs are less in the MO group respect to the AS group.

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Title: Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis
Authors: G. Vicenti
L. Moretti
M. Carrozzo
V. Pesce
G. Solarino
B. Moretti
Publication date: 01-10-2018
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue Special Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-018-0549-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

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