Biomechanical and clinical success of the superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) using fascia lata (FL) grafts has been reported in treating irreparable rotator cuff tear. Human dermal (HD) allograft has been used successfully for SCRs; however, the clinical comparative study between FL and HD have not been reported.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
25
underwent superior capsule reconstruction using fascia lata allograft
underwent superior capsule reconstruction using human dermal allograft
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score
A patient-reported outcome measurement
Time frame: 2 year postoperatively
Acromiohumeral distance (AHD)
measured in X-ray
Time frame: 1 year postoperatively
Retear rate
Measured in MRI
Time frame: 1 year postoperatively
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