Sources, Quality, and Reported Outcomes of Superior Capsular Reconstruction: a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) has gained attention as a potential treatment option for those with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears without significant arthritis. The aim of this systematic review is to review and evaluate the current sources and quality of SCR literature as well as reported outcomes. METHODS:Three databases (PubMed, Ovid [MEDLINE], and EMBASE) were searched independently and in duplicate to systematically screen the literature. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist guided the reporting and data abstraction. The results are presented in a narrative summary fashion using descriptive statistics. RESULTS:Overall, 58 studies were identified, including 304 different patients. There was a rapid increase in

SUBMITTER: Ekhtiari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6543044 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature