Outcomes of Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon in Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Addressing large to massive rotator cuff tears (LMRCTs) poses complex challenges. This systematic review investigated outcomes of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) with the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) compared to conventional rotator cuff repair (RCR) for LMRCTs. (2) Methods: A systematic search across the MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases until 1 October 2023 identified studies that directly compared SCR with LHBT with conventional RCR in patients with LMRCTs and included a minimum of a 12-month follow-up period. The assessed outcome measures encompassed retear rates, functional outcomes, range of motion (ROM), and acromiohumeral interval (AHI). Risk of bias assessment was conducted via the Robins-I tool. (3) Results: In six stud

SUBMITTER: Shin KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10889218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature