The Number of Surgeons Using Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Rotator Cuff Repair Is Declining

Hankins, Abby C.; Griffin, Justin W.; Taliaferro, John P.; Werner, Brian C.; Bonner, Kevin F.

doi:10.1016/j.asmr.2022.10.002

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“…While clinical results of SCR using dermal allograft have been promising, the procedure is technically demanding, time-consuming, and costly. Because of these factors, the number of SCRs being performed in the United States is declining [ 16 ]. Moreover, graft tears have been reported [ 17 , 18 ].…”

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Preliminary Outcomes of Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty in the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Mirzayan¹

2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Several treatment options exist for the treatment of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. A novel technique has been described whereby an acellular dermal allograft is secured to the greater tuberosity which acts as an interpositional tissue preventing bone-to-bone contact between the greater tuberosity and acromion. The preliminary results of this arthroscopic procedure are being presented. Methods: Patients who underwent a biologic tuberoplasty procedure between 2015 and 2022, by a single surgeon, were included in this study. Pre- and postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), and visual analogue pain scores (VAS) were prospectively recorded and retrospectively reviewed. Postoperative MRI was obtained in some cases. Paired t-test was used to calculate significance set at <0.05. Results: Ten patients met the inclusion criteria. The mean age was 70.4+4.7 years (range 65-78). There were five males. The mean length of follow-up was 21+27 months (range six to 95 months). There was significant improvement in ASES (24.3+4 to 91.5+10.3, P<0.00001), SANE (22.5+10.3 to 88+11.6, P<0.00001), and VAS (8.8+0.6 to 1.1+2.5, P<0.00001). MRI was obtained in seven patients at a mean of 5.3+2.9 months and showed a healed graft to the tuberosity in all cases. Conclusion: Biologic tuberoplasty is an effective procedure in improving pain and functional outcomes in patients with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.

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Preliminary Outcomes of Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty in the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Mirzayan¹

2023

Cureus

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Editorial Commentary: Superior Capsular Reconstruction Employing Allograft Heals and Functions Well if the Graft Is Sufficiently Thick and Stiff

Hasan¹

2023

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery

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Editorial Commentary: Both Rotator Cuff Repair and Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Patients With Diabetes Show Good Outcomes When Glucose Is Well Managed

Weber

2024

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery

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The Number of Surgeons Using Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Rotator Cuff Repair Is Declining

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Preliminary Outcomes of Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty in the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Preliminary Outcomes of Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty in the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Editorial Commentary: Superior Capsular Reconstruction Employing Allograft Heals and Functions Well if the Graft Is Sufficiently Thick and Stiff

Editorial Commentary: Both Rotator Cuff Repair and Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Patients With Diabetes Show Good Outcomes When Glucose Is Well Managed

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