Clinico-radiological evaluation of retear rate in arthroscopic double row versus single row repair technique in full thickness rotator cuff tear

Roshan Wade; Sameer Salgar

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2017.01.001

Clinico-radiological evaluation of retear rate in arthroscopic double row versus single row repair technique in full thickness rotator cuff tear

J Orthop. 2017 May 3;14(2):313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2017.01.001. eCollection 2017 Jun.

Authors

Roshan Wade¹, Sameer Salgar¹

Affiliation

¹ Dept. of Orthopaedics, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India.

Abstract

Background: Rotator cuff tear is most troublesome issue in shoulder surgery. Retear is seen in arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff tear.

Purpose: The functional outcome and retear rate in primary full thickness rotator cuff tear operated by single and double row repair technique.

Methods: 56 cases with full thickness tear of rotator cuff operated by single or double (28 each) were studied. Retear rate is evaluated after at least 6 months after surgery.

Results: There was a statistical difference in retear rate between double row and single row repair (p value <0.01).

Conclusion: Retear rate is low in double row repair technique.

Keywords: Double row repair; Retear; Rotator cuff tear; Single row repair.