Surgical Options for Failed Rotator Cuff Repair, except Arthroplasty: Review of Current Methods

Jangwoo Kim; Yunki Ryu; Sae Hoon Kim

doi:10.5397/cise.2019.00416

Surgical Options for Failed Rotator Cuff Repair, except Arthroplasty: Review of Current Methods

Clin Shoulder Elb. 2020 Feb 21;23(1):48-58. doi: 10.5397/cise.2019.00416. eCollection 2020 Mar.

Authors

Jangwoo Kim¹, Yunki Ryu¹, Sae Hoon Kim¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Although the prevalence of rotator cuff tears is dependent on the size, 11% to 94% of patients experience retear or healing failure after rotator cuff repair. Treatment of patients with failed rotator cuff repair ranges widely, from conservative treatment to arthroplasty. This review article attempts to summarize the most recent and relevant surgical options for failed rotator cuff repair patients, and the outcomes of each treatment, except arthroplasty.

Keywords: Arthroscopic surgery; Reconstructive surgical procedures; Rotator cuff; Subacromial impingement syndrome; Tendon transfers.

Publication types

Review