Clinical and functional outcomes of subacromial spacer implantation and superior capsular reconstruction for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various surgical techniques are available for treating Massive and Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears (MIRCTs). However, there is no agreement on which approach is the most effective. We have conducted a systematic review and analyzed the clinical outcomes of two advanced procedures: Subacromial Spacer Implantation (SSI) and Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction (ASCR) for managing MIRCTs.

Methods

A comprehensive search using MeSH and keywords was performed on Medline/ PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Database up to August 2023 for observational and pre-post clinical trials regarding the study outcomes. American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES), Constant score (CS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), Si

SUBMITTER: Kalali N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777482 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature