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The Bone & Joint Journal

Shoulder & Elbow
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The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 99-B, Issue 2 | Pages 245 - 249
1 Feb 2017
Barnes LAF Kim HM Caldwell J Buza J Ahmad CS Bigliani LU Levine WN

Aims

Advances in arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff repair have made the mini-open approach less popular. However, the mini-open approach remains an important technique for repair for many surgeons. The aims of this study were to compare the integrity of the repair, the function of the shoulder and satisfaction post-operatively using these two techniques in patients aged > 50 years.

Patients and Methods

We identified 22 patients treated with mini-open and 128 patients treated with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of July 2007 and June 2011. The mean follow-up was two years (1 to 5). Outcome was assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Simple Shoulder Test (SST) scores, and satisfaction. The integrity of the repair was assessed using ultrasonography. A power analysis ensured sufficient enrolment.