This study is to analyse whether there is a difference in clinical and radiological outcomes between single row and double row repair techniques for the treatment of shoulder's rotator cuff tears.
A tear of the rotator cuff is one of the most common disorders of the shoulder and can have a significant effect on daily activities as a result of a loss of motion and strength. The goal of rotator cuff repair is to treat the patient's current clinical symptoms and improve shoulder function and to prevent the long-term consequences of rotator cuff arthropathy. This project aims at a retrospective analysis of preexisting risk factors for sustaining rotator cuff injury as well as for failing to reach the previous functional level, used surgical technique -either single row repair or double row repair- and its significance for the functional outcome.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
24
single row repair technique
double row repair technique
Department of Orthopaedics
Basel, Switzerland
Radiologic assessment of surgical treatment of rotator cuff tear
X-ray shoulder for assessment of acromiohumeral space and morphology (Millimeters)
Time frame: directly postoperative (within 24 hours after surgery)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of surgical treatment of rotator cuff tear
MRI shoulder to asses morphology of shoulder
Time frame: directly postoperative (within 24 hours after surgery)
Ultrasonography of surgical treatment of rotator cuff tear
Ultrasonography to evaluate the healing of the tendon at the bone interface and degree of gap Formation (degree)
Time frame: From 6 months up to 1 year postoperative
Active range of motion
Active range of motion of shoulder (degrees)
Time frame: At six months and one year follow up after surgery
Passive range of motion
Passive range of motion of shoulder (degrees)
Time frame: At six months and one year follow up after surgery
Use of analgesics
Use of analgesics (yes/no)
Time frame: At six months after surgery
Use of analgesics
Use of analgesics (yes/no)
Time frame: At one year follow up after surgery
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