Evaluation of the results from arthroscopic surgical treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over

To evaluate the results from arthroscopic surgical treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over. Between 1998 and 2009, 168 patients underwent operations. Five cases were excluded. The remaining 163 patients were stratified according to their age group: 65–69 years (49.1%),...

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Published inRevista brasileira de ortopedia Vol. 50; no. 3; pp. 305 - 311
Main Authors Miyazaki, Alberto Naoki, da Silva, Luciana Andrade, Santos, Pedro Doenux, Checchia, Sergio Luiz, Cohen, Carina, Giora, Taís Stedile Busin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Elsevier Editora Ltda 01.05.2015
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
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Summary:To evaluate the results from arthroscopic surgical treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over. Between 1998 and 2009, 168 patients underwent operations. Five cases were excluded. The remaining 163 patients were stratified according to their age group: 65–69 years (49.1%), 70–74 (26.4%) and 75 years and over (24.5%). Their mean age was 71 years (range: 65–83). There were 63 male patients (38.7%). The mean length of time with pain, from the onset of symptoms to the surgery, was 23 months (range: 2 days to 240 months). Sixty-two patients (38%) reported histories of trauma and 26 (16%) reported that their pain worsened through exertion. From the UCLA criteria, 80.4% of the results were excellent, 16% good, 1.8% fair and 1.8% poor. Complications occurred in 11%. The final clinical result did not show any correlation with age progression, injury size or tendons affected. However, there was a significant association (p<0.001) between the presence of trauma and larger injuries. The length of time between the onset of symptoms and the surgical procedure had a significant relationship (p<0.027) with the postoperative results: the longer this time was, the worse the results were. Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff injuries in patients aged 65 years and over presented excellent and good results in 96.4% of the cases, according to the UCLA assessment, with a low complication rate. Advanced age did not show any influence on the postoperative clinical evolution, but the earlier the surgical treatment was instituted, the better the results were. Avaliar os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico por via artroscópica nas lesões do manguito rotador (LMR) de pacientes com 65 anos ou mais. Entre 1998 e 2009 foram operados 168 pacientes. Cinco casos foram excluídos. Os 163 pacientes foram estratificados de acordo com a faixa etária de 65 a 69 (49,1%), 70 a 74 (26,4%) e acima de 75 (24,5%). A média foi de 71 anos (65 a 83). Eram do sexo masculino 63 pacientes (38,7%). A média de tempo de dor (início dos sintomas) até a cirurgia foi de 23 meses (2d–240m). Referiram história de trauma 62 pacientes (38%) e 26 (16%) algum esforço com pioria da dor. Pelos critérios da Universidade da Califórnia em Los Angeles (UCLA) tivemos 80,4% de excelentes resultados, 16% bons, 1,8% regular e 1,8% ruim. Tivemos 11% de complicações. O resultado clínico final não mostrou correlação com a progressão da idade, o tamanho da lesão ou os tendões acometidos. Mas existe uma associação significativa (p<0,001) entre a presença de trauma e lesões maiores. O tempo entre o início dos sintomas e o procedimento cirúrgico mostra uma relação significativa (p<0,027) com os resultados pós-operatórios: quanto maior, piores os resultados. O tratamento artroscópico da LMR em pacientes com 65 anos ou mais apresentou resultados excelentes e bons em 96,4% quando avaliados pelo UCLA, com baixa taxa de complicações. A idade avançada não demonstrou influência na evolução clínica pós-operatória. Entretanto, quanto mais precocemente o tratamento cirúrgico for instituído, melhores os resultados.
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ISSN:2255-4971
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DOI:10.1016/j.rboe.2015.06.001