Functional outcomes after non-operative treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears: Prospective multicenter study in 68 patients - 14/11/18
, Julien Berhouet a, Clément Spiry a, Nicolas Bonnevialle b, Thierry Joudet c, Luc Favard athe
French Arthroscopic Societyd
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Abstract |
Background |
Massive rotator cuff tears (RCTs) account for 10% to 40% of all RCTs and over 80% of re-tears. The objectives of this prospective study were to assess functional outcomes 6 and 12 months after starting non-operative therapy for an irreparable massive RCT and to identify predictors of good outcomes of non-operative treatment.
Hypothesis |
Non-operative treatment deserves to be tried because it can produce improvements in patients with irreparable massive RCTs.
Material and methods |
A prospective multicenter (12 centres) study was conducted between March 2015 and March 2016. Consecutive patients managed non-operatively for RCTs involving two or more tendons including one with a fatty infiltration score greater than 2 were included. Non-operative treatment consisted in rehabilitation and sub-acromial corticosteroid injections. Functional outcomes were assessed based on the Constant score and Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) after 3, 6, and 12 months.
Results |
Of 71 included patients, 3 underwent surgery during the study year, leaving 68 patients for the analysis of 12-month outcomes. Significant improvements were noted after 12 months in the Constant score (from 40.7 at baseline to 57.7 after 6 months and 57.1 after 12 months), in each of its items except force, and in the SSV. Constant score values after 6 and 12 months were not significantly different. No significant differences in functional outcomes were found across initial tear type.
Conclusion |
Non-operative treatment produces significant functional gains in patients with irreparable massive RCTs. These gains are obtained after 6 months. Surgery can therefore be considered if the outcome is unsatisfactory after 6 months.
Level of evidence |
III, prospective study.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Massive rotator cuff tear, Non-operative treatment, Clinical outcome
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Vol 104 - N° 8S
P. S189-S192 - décembre 2018 Regresar al número
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