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Trans-tendon vs. thickness conversion: comparable for partial thickness rotator cuff tear

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November 2013

Trans-tendon vs. thickness conversion: comparable for partial thickness rotator cuff tear

Vol: 2| Issue: 10| Number:17| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Articular-sided rotator cuff tears: which is the best repair? A three-year prospective randomised controlled trial

Int Orthop. 2013 Aug;37(8):1487-93.

Contributing Authors:
F Franceschi R Papalia A Del Buono S Vasta V Costa N Maffulli V Denaro

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60 patients with partial thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) were randomized in two groups to determine the superior treatment between trans-tendon repair and conversion to full thickness followed by traditional repair (subacrominal). Patients were assessed over a 3 year period using ROM, clinical findings, MRI features, return to sport and level of activity and finally Constant-Murley and ASES ...

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