Authors : Kartik N Thakor, Prarthan C Amin, Zulfikar M Patel, Aman N Dalal, Samarth N Patel
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijos.2021.011
Volume : 7
Issue : 1
Year : 2021
Page No : 67-72
Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of all-arthroscopic repair and mini-open repair for rotator cuff tendon tear on post-operative pain, shoulder joint range of motion and physical function.
Materials and Methods: The study is a prospective comparative study of rotator cuff repair. The patients include in the study are enroll into all-arthroscopic surgery or mini-open surgery groups. The patients are assess by UCLA and ASES scores pre and postoperatively for upto 1-year follow-up.
Results: A total of 44 patients are include in the study. We find no statistical significance comparing the UCLA and ASES scores of both groups. The patients in the all-arthroscopic surgery group experience significantly less pain initially.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the outcomes of mini-open surgery and arthroscopic repair are equivocal, with no difference in post-operative pain, shoulder joint range of motion and patient satisfaction.
Keywords: Rotator cuff repair, Rotator cuff tears, Arthroscopic repair.