Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using 3-layered Fascia Lata Autograft Reinforced with a Nonresorbable Suture Mesh.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes and the complications related to arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using a 3-layered fascia lata autograft (FLA) reinforced with a nonresorbable suture mesh, in the treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs).

Methods

Consecutive patients with irreparable MRCTs (Goutallier 4, Hamada grade 1-2, Bateman 3-4) who were treated with arthroscopic SCR using reinforced FLA in 2018 were included. Patients with an irreparable subscapularis/infraspinatus, serious cardiovascular condition, systemic infection, rheumatic disease, and known alcohol/drug abuse were excluded from the study. Range of motion and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) scores were assessed pre

SUBMITTER: Polacek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7588631 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature