Single-row or double-row fixation technique for full-thickness rotator cuff tears: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The single-row and double-row fixation techniques have been widely used for rotator cuff tears. However, whether the double-row technique produces superior clinical or anatomic outcomes is still considered controversial. This study aims to use meta-analysis to compare the clinical and anatomical outcomes between the two techniques.

Methods

The Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane library databases were searched for relevant studies published before November 1, 2012. Studies clearly reporting a comparison of the single-row and double-row techniques were selected. The Constant, ASES, and UCLA scale systems and the rotator cuff integrity rate were evaluated. The weighted mean differences and relative risks were calculated using a fixed-effects or random-effects model.

Res

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3708899 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature