Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair Using Anterolateral Approach

Cho,  Chul Hyun; Yeo,  Kyung Ki; Lee,  Sung Yoon; Jung,  Gu Hee

doi:2010.13.1.86

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 13(1); 2010 > Article

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2010;13(1):86-91.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2010.13.1.086 Published online June 30, 2010.

Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair Using Anterolateral Approach

Chul Hyun Cho, Kyung Ki Yeo, Sung Yoon Lee, Gu Hee Jung

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
²Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.

전외측 도달법을 이용한 소절개 회전근 개 봉합술

조철현·여경기·이성윤·정구희*

계명대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실, 고신대학교 복음병원 정형외과학교실

Abstract

PURPOSE
To introduce mini-open rotator cuff repair using the anterolateral approach and evaluate its clinical outcomes and effectiveness. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 59 consecutive cases of rotator cuff tearing which were treated with mini-open repair utilizing the anterolateral approach were evaluated. The population comprised 39 men and 20 women, with an average age of 56.6 years. An average follow-up time period was 26 months. Clinical outcomes were analyzed based on VAS, ADL, and ASES scores.
RESULTS
The average respective VAS, ADL, and ASES scores improved from 7.04, 12.37, and 35.32 preoperatively to 1.02, 27.20, and 90.08 postoperatively (p=0.000). There were 41 excellent, 11 good, 2 fair, and 5 poor results. There were satisfactory results in 52 cases (88.1%). There were no statistically significant differences between the final ASES scores and age, sex, duration of symptoms, tear size, and preoperative stiffness (p>0.05).
CONCLUSION
Mini-open rotator cuff repair using the anterolateral approach effective in providing better visualization.

Key Words: Rotator cuff tear; Mini-open; Anterolateral approach