Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable rotator cuff tears: Preliminary results

Manuel Zafra; Pilar Uceda

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2021.11.005

Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable rotator cuff tears: Preliminary results

J Orthop. 2021 Dec 1:28:107-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.11.005. eCollection 2021 Nov-Dec.

Authors

Manuel Zafra¹, Pilar Uceda¹

Affiliation

¹ Instituto de Traumatología, Hospital Quirón, Airport Avenue, 14005, Córdoba, Spain.

Abstract

Background: To examine prospectively the functional and structural results of arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using semitendinosus tendon autograft for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears.

Methods: 5 patients (40.8 months average follow-up) were evaluated clinical preoperatively and at the end of the follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used preoperatively and at 12 months.

Results: The mean ASES and the Constant scores increased from 56.2 to 92 and 46.8 to 82.8. The MRI showed continuity of the ligamentoplasty.

Conclusions: Given the small number of cases, few conclusions can be drawn. Nonetheless, the results regarding this technique may be considered promising.

Level of evidence: Level IV; Case series; Treatment Study.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; Autograft; Rotator cuff; Semitendinosus.