Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients younger than fifty years of age

Thirty-seven patients (41 shoulders) younger than 50 years of age (mean age, 43.7 years) underwent all-arthroscopic repairs of rotator cuff tears between 1994 and 2002. With a minimum 3-year follow-up (average 69 months, range 37-161 months), postoperative function was assessed by means of a UCLA sc...

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Published in:Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 2008, Vol.17 (1), p.90-96
Main Authors: Burns, Joseph P., MD, Snyder, Stephen J., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arthroscopy
Biological and medical sciences
Endoscopy
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Orthopedics
Range of Motion, Articular
Rotator Cuff - surgery
Rupture
Shoulder Joint - physiopathology
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Thirty-seven patients (41 shoulders) younger than 50 years of age (mean age, 43.7 years) underwent all-arthroscopic repairs of rotator cuff tears between 1994 and 2002. With a minimum 3-year follow-up (average 69 months, range 37-161 months), postoperative function was assessed by means of a UCLA scoring system, range of motion measurements, strength exam, and VAS pain score. Tears were categorized into 4 groups by type and size: partial undersurface tears, complete tears that were small (
ISSN:1058-2746
1532-6500
DOI:10.1016/j.jse.2007.05.006