Clinical Outcomes and Re-Tear Rates for Partial Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With or Without Biceps Augmentation for Large-to-Massive Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
meta_analysis · Level I
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Abstract
The recent addition of biceps tendon augmentation to partial arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) for the treatment of large-to-massive rotator cuff tears is proposed to improve clinical outcomes and reduce re-tears. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis (5 studies) was to compare outcomes between partial ARCR with (142 patients) and without (149 patients) biceps augmentation. Partial ARCR with and without biceps augmentation were comparable in pain, function, and range of motion. However, biceps augmentation vs no augmentation at all during ARCR may lower re-tear rates for irreparable large-to-massive rotator cuff tears (42.9% vs 72.5%, <i>P</i>=.007). More research is needed to investigate this technique and guide surgical decision-making. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 2024;47(5):e217-e224.].
Medical subject headings
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Arthroscopy
Anatomy
- shoulder