Aims. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of arthroscopic decompression of calcific tendinitis performed without repairing the rotator cuff defect. Methods. A total of 99 patients who underwent treatment between December 2013 and August 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were reviewed pre- and postoperatively according to the location, size, physical characteristics, and radiological features of the calcific deposits. Additionally, the influence of any residual calcific deposits shown on postoperative radiographs was explored. The healing rate of the unrepaired cuff defect was determined by reviewing the 29 patients who had follow-up MRIs. Results. Statistically significant improvement from pre- to postoperation was seen in all VAS and ASES scores for each group, but no statistical differences were seen between the postoperative scores according to the differences in the features of the calcific deposits. When residual calcification was observed postoperatively, the mean ASES and VAS (rest) scores improved significantly to 95.0 (SD 5.6) and 0.0 (SD 0.0), respectively (p = 0.006 and p < 0.001), and did not differ from those who had the complete removal. Of 29 patients who had follow-up MRIs, six (20.7%) showed signs of an interstitial tear. This group’s mean postoperative ASES and VAS (rest) scores improved to excellent levels of 96.0 (SD 3.7) and 0.0 (SD 0.0), respectively, and were similar to those of the 23 patients with normal MRI appearances. Conclusion. Arthroscopic removal of calcific deposits without repairing the rotator cuff defect resulted in significant improvement in function and
The aims of this study were to validate the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS) thresholds for Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), Rowe score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores following arthroscopic Bankart repair, and to identify preoperative threshold values of these scores that could predict the achievement of MCID and PASS. A retrospective review was conducted on 131 consecutive patients with anterior shoulder instability who underwent arthroscopic Bankart repair between January 2020 and January 2023. Inclusion criteria required at least one episode of shoulder instability and a minimum follow-up period of 12 months. Preoperative and one-year postoperative scores were assessed. MCID and PASS were estimated using distribution-based and anchor-based methods, respectively. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis determined preoperative patient-reported outcome measure thresholds predictive of achieving MCID and PASS.Aims
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To evaluate the outcomes of terrible triad injuries (TTIs) in mid-term follow-up and determine whether surgical treatment of the radial head influences clinical and radiological outcomes. Follow-up assessment of 88 patients with TTI (48 women, 40 men; mean age 57 years (18 to 82)) was performed after a mean of 4.5 years (2.0 to 9.4). The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), Oxford Elbow Score (OES), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score were evaluated. Radiographs of all patients were analyzed. Fracture types included 13 Mason type I, 16 type II, and 59 type III. Surgical treatment consisted of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in all type II and reconstructable type III fractures, while radial head arthroplasty (RHA) was performed if reconstruction was not possible.Aims
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The ideal treatment for traumatic anterior dislocation
of the shoulder in the skeletally immature patient is controversial.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes after either conservative
and/or surgical treatment using the Latarjet technique. A retrospective
series of 49 out of 80 patients were reviewed. We found no significant differences
between either treatment method regarding functional scores and
pain levels. Although not statistically significant, post-surgical
patients showed better signs of shoulder stability than others who
have a higher rate of recurrence. Further, 92% of the post-surgical
group had returned to the same level of activity Cite this article:
We assessed the clinical results, radiographic
outcomes and complications of patients undergoing total shoulder replacement
(TSR) for osteoarthritis with concurrent repair of a full-thickness
rotator cuff tear. Between 1996 and 2010, 45 of 932 patients (4.8%)
undergoing TSR for osteoarthritis underwent rotator cuff repair.
The final study group comprised 33 patients with a mean follow-up
of 4.7 years (3 months to 13 years). Tears were classified into small
(10), medium (14), large (9) or massive (0). On a scale of 1 to
5, pain decreased from a mean of 4.7 to 1.7 (p = <
0.0001), the
mean forward elevation improved from 99° to 139° (p = <
0.0001),
and the mean external rotation improved from 20° (0° to 75°) to
49° (20° to 80°) (p = <
0.0001). The improvement in elevation
was greater in those with a small tear (p = 0.03). Radiographic
evidence of instability developed in six patients with medium or
large tears, indicating lack of rotator cuff healing. In all, six
glenoid components, including one with instability, were radiologically
at risk of loosening. Complications were noted in five patients,
all with medium or large tears; four of these had symptomatic instability
and one sustained a late peri-prosthetic fracture. Four patients
(12%) required further surgery, three with instability and one with
a peri-prosthetic humeral fracture. Consideration should be given to performing rotator cuff repair
for stable shoulders during anatomical TSR, but reverse replacement
should be considered for older, less active patients with larger
tears. Cite this article:
