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BONE & JOINT JOURNAL
Volume 95B, Issue 2, Pages 199-205Publisher
BRITISH EDITORIAL SOC BONE JOINT SURGERY
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B2.30246
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This study reports the clinical and sonographic outcome of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients aged >= 70 years and aimed to determine factors associated with re-tear. A total of 69 consecutive repairs were performed in 68 patients with a mean age of 77 years (70 to 86). Constant-Murley scores were collected pre-operatively and at one year post-operatively. The integrity of the repair was assessed using ultrasound. Re-tear was detected in 20 of 62 patients (32%) assessed with ultrasound. Age at operation was significantly associated with re-tear free survival (p = 0.016). The mean pre-operative Constant score was 23 (SD 14), which increased to 58 (SD 20) at one year post-operatively (paired t-test, p < 0.001). Male gender was significantly associated with a higher score at one year (p = 0.019). We conclude that arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients aged 70 years is a successful procedure. The gender and age of the patient are important factors to consider when planning management.
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