Separate double-layer repair versus en masse repair for delaminated rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Delaminated rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder disorder in elderly individuals. Either arthroscopic separate double-layer repair (DR) or en masse repair (ER) is used to treat a delaminated rotator cuff tear. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic ER versus DR intervention.

Methods

Five studies were acquired from PubMed, Medline, Embase, CNKI, Google, and the Cochrane Library. The data were extracted by two of the coauthors independently and were analyzed with RevMan 5.3. Mean differences (MDs), odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. The Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used to assess the risk of bias.

Results

Five st

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7222332 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature