The Number of Surgeons Using Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Rotator Cuff Repair Is Declining.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate surgeon preferences for graft use, including biologic augmentation and superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) associated with surgical treatment of rotator cuff repair (RCR).

Methods

A 26-question survey was completed by arthroscopic shoulder surgeons. Surgeon demographics were evaluated. Surgeons were queried about shoulder arthroscopic graft use and rationale then responses were analyzed based on demographics.

Results

In total, 260 surgeons completed the survey. Fifty-one percent of surgeons reported a decrease in the volume of SCR use in the past 5 years. Less than 3% of surgeons used SCR in >90% of irreparable RCR cases, compared with 38% using SCR in <10% of irreparable cases (P < .05). Surgeons performing >100 RCR annually (42%;

SUBMITTER: Hankins AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791834 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature