title: Shoulder function after surgical repair of rotator cuff tears.
abstract: Shoulder function was assessed in 37 patients with a mean age of 57 years after acromioplasty and repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears were performed. The cuff tears were closed without transfer of other muscles or use of synthetic materials. At review 2 years after surgery 32 patients had significant pain relief and improved shoulder function. Range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance were increased. The mean Constant score was 77, and 80% of the patients were graded as having mild or disability. Radiographic measurements disclosed an increased supraspinatus outlet area after surgery. It is concluded that in patients with impingement syndrome and a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, shoulder function will be improved after acromioplasty and cuff repair, but a slight decrease in range of motion and muscle strength will remain when compared with the contralateral side.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kronberg
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wahlström
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Broström
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017079:Exercise Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery