Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the results of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by single row technique using UCLA shoulder scoring, visual analogue scale for pain and Shoulder strength index.
Method: 30 patients with symptomatic full-thickness large and massive rotator cuff tear of more than 50% thickness underwent arthroscopic repair with single row technique. Results were evaluated by use of the UCLA shoulder scoring, visual analogue scale for pain, the Shoulder Strength Index (SSI), and range of motion for functional outcome.
Results: Out of 30 patients (15 male and 15 female with mean age of 44.27 years, range 51- 60 years) with 16 complete tear and 14 partial tear. Mean operative time was 51.83 minute. The mean follow-up was 18.83 months. UCLA score improved from 17.93 ± 2.43 at the time of presentation to 30.6 ± 4.41 at 6 months with p value <.0001. The VAS improved from a mean of 5.6 ± 1.4 to 2.4 ± 2.7 (p value<.0001). Shoulder strength index and range of motion significantly improved at the follow up (p value<.0001). Results were satisfactory in 87.1% (59.7% excellent and 27.4% good), with 12.9% unsatisfactory.
Conclusion: Arthroscopic management of rotator cuff tear by single row technique can produce satisfactory results with significant relief of pain, function, range of motion and overall satisfaction of the patient.
