AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS with CME-2. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session VI

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In this video, Dr. De Hasra discusses the minimum five-year clinical outcomes of arthroscopically repaired massive rotator cuff tears and the effect of age on the outcomes. Massive tears account for about 40% of all cuff tears, and age has been found to be a negative predictor. The study aimed to report the five-year outcomes after arthroscopic cuff repair and determine if age influenced the outcomes. The study cohort consisted of 74 cuff tears that met the criteria for massive tears. Most patients received a double row repair with a tape bridge construct. All clinical scores improved significantly, pain was reduced, and patients were able to return to daily and sporting activities. There were three cases of failure, but age did not have an impact on the clinical outcome. The study had some limitations, such as limited MRI use and a small patient cohort. Overall, the study concludes that arthroscopic repair can lead to improved outcomes for massive cuff tears regardless of age.

Keywords

clinical outcomes

arthroscopically repaired

massive rotator cuff tears

age

arthroscopic cuff repair