Which Factors Influence Clinical Outcomes After Superior Capsular Reconstruction Surgery?

• Published in: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine Vol. 8; no. 12; p. 2325967120966410
• Main Authors: Lee, Seung-Jun, Kang, Suk-Woong, Chung, Ilkwon, Jang, Hyungseo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.2020; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Clinical outcomes; Orthopedics; Rotator cuff; Sports medicine; irreparable rotator cuff tear; retear rate; clinical outcome; arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction; revision

Background: Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) has recently been introduced as an alternative treatment for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. However, the results of ASCR are still limited, and little information about retear after ASCR or subsequent treatment h...