Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Overhead-throwing Athletes

摘要: BackgroundWhen overhead-throwing athletes suffer from a rotator cuff tear, their ability to perform sporting activities is significantly impaired.HypothesisArthroscopic repair allows amateur return preoperative level of sports.Study DesignCohort study; Level evidence, 3.MethodsTwenty-one (14 male and 7 female; average age, 58.9 years, range, 46-69 years) were reviewed for clinical outcome with the Constant Score structural integrity on magnetic resonance imaging. The follow-up was 25.7 months (24-29 months). Athletes asked retrospectively assess activity pain, strength, endurance, range motion before onset symptoms, preoperatively at follow-up. They also evaluate overall performance as percentage original (0% 100%). Retear rates Scores compared those 32 patients who were...