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ORLANDO, FL—Using arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (ASCR) to treat patients with massive rotator cuff tears can improve shoulder strength and function, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day.
Researchers used ASCR to treat 100 patients (average age: 66) who had irreparable rotator cuff tears that failed during previous treatment. Physical exams, x-rays, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed before surgery, at 3, 6 and 12 months following surgery, and on a yearly basis thereafter. Rates of return to work or sport were analyzed in 34 patients who were employed and 26 patients who were recreational athletes before the rotator cuff tear.
Overall, 92% of patients significantly improved their strength and shoulder function. In all, 32 patients returned fully to their previous work and 2 patients returned with reduced hours and workloads. All 26 patients who played sports prior to injury fully returned to their activities.
ORLANDO, FL—Using arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (ASCR) to treat patients with massive rotator cuff tears can improve shoulder strength and function, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day.
Researchers used ASCR to treat 100 patients (average age: 66) who had irreparable rotator cuff tears that failed during previous treatment. Physical exams, x-rays, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed before surgery, at 3, 6 and 12 months following surgery, and on a yearly basis thereafter. Rates of return to work or sport were analyzed in 34 patients who were employed and 26 patients who were recreational athletes before the rotator cuff tear.
Overall, 92% of patients significantly improved their strength and shoulder function. In all, 32 patients returned fully to their previous work and 2 patients returned with reduced hours and workloads. All 26 patients who played sports prior to injury fully returned to their activities.
ORLANDO, FL—Using arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (ASCR) to treat patients with massive rotator cuff tears can improve shoulder strength and function, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day.
Researchers used ASCR to treat 100 patients (average age: 66) who had irreparable rotator cuff tears that failed during previous treatment. Physical exams, x-rays, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed before surgery, at 3, 6 and 12 months following surgery, and on a yearly basis thereafter. Rates of return to work or sport were analyzed in 34 patients who were employed and 26 patients who were recreational athletes before the rotator cuff tear.
Overall, 92% of patients significantly improved their strength and shoulder function. In all, 32 patients returned fully to their previous work and 2 patients returned with reduced hours and workloads. All 26 patients who played sports prior to injury fully returned to their activities.