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Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes.

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Anakwenze, OA; Baldwin, K; Milby, AH; Warrender, W; Shulman, B; Abboud, JA
Published in: J Shoulder Elbow Surg
January 2013

BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the orthopaedic specialty. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect(s) of surgical experience on efficiency and patient outcomes after double-row rotator cuff repair. METHODS: A retrospective review of 69 consecutive patients with large rotator cuff tears who underwent double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by 1 surgeon from the start of practice was conducted. We divided the patients into 2 cohorts: group 1, early (first 18 months of study period) (n = 35), and group 2, recent (final 12 months of study period) (n = 34). Outcome measures including American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Penn Shoulder Score, and range of motion were assessed preoperatively and at final follow-up. In addition, we compared the operative times between the groups. RESULTS: At a mean follow-up of 13.25 months, both cohorts showed significant improvement (P < .001) in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores (from 47.9 to 76.5 and from 43.6 to 79.4 in groups 1 and 2, respectively) and Penn Shoulder Scores (from 45.8 to 80 and from 38.7 to 79.6 in groups 1 and 2, respectively) postoperatively. The magnitude of change and final scores were similar between the groups. Similar improvements in range of motion were noted in both groups. Patients in group 1 had a statistically significantly longer mean operative time than those in group 2 (116 minutes vs 99.7 minutes, P = .036). CONCLUSION: Double-row rotator cuff repair provides predictable improvement in pain and function. It can be performed effectively early in a surgeon's career. However, with experience, efficiency is improved.

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J Shoulder Elbow Surg

DOI

EISSN

1532-6500

Publication Date

January 2013

Volume

22

Issue

1

Start / End Page

26 / 31

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Orthopedics
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Clinical Competence
 

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Anakwenze, O. A., Baldwin, K., Milby, A. H., Warrender, W., Shulman, B., & Abboud, J. A. (2013). Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(1), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2012.03.010
Anakwenze, Oke A., Keith Baldwin, Andrew H. Milby, William Warrender, Brandon Shulman, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes.J Shoulder Elbow Surg 22, no. 1 (January 2013): 26–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2012.03.010.
Anakwenze OA, Baldwin K, Milby AH, Warrender W, Shulman B, Abboud JA. Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Jan;22(1):26–31.
Anakwenze, Oke A., et al. “Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes.J Shoulder Elbow Surg, vol. 22, no. 1, Jan. 2013, pp. 26–31. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.jse.2012.03.010.
Anakwenze OA, Baldwin K, Milby AH, Warrender W, Shulman B, Abboud JA. Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Jan;22(1):26–31.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Shoulder Elbow Surg

DOI

EISSN

1532-6500

Publication Date

January 2013

Volume

22

Issue

1

Start / End Page

26 / 31

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Orthopedics
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Clinical Competence