Massive rotator cuff tears: geometric classification, complete repair, and prognosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to summarize tear patterns of massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) and outline our surgical techniques for complete repair.

Methods

From January 2018 to May 2023, 394 shoulders in 389 individuals with consecutive MRCT received arthroscopic MRCT repair. The tear pattern of each case was identified and generalized based on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and interoperative arthroscopy. To evaluate prognosis of complete repair, outcome scores, comprising the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, the Constant-Murley Shoulder (CMS) score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the visual analog scale pain score, and the integrity and level of healing were obtained preoperatively and at 6 months, 12 months, and the l

SUBMITTER: Ying L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12435037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature