Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging results of arthroscopic full-layer repair of bursal-side partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 39, Issue 8, 2011, Pages 1660-1667

  Koh, Kyoung Hwan ^a   Shon, Min Soo ^a   Lim, Tae Kang ^b   Yoo, Jae Chul ^a  

^a Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine   (South Korea)

^b Wonkwang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Bursal side tear; Full layer repair; Partial thickness rotator cuff tear; Preservation of intact tissue; Shoulder

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTHROSCOPY; ARTICLE; FEMALE; HUMAN; INJURY; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; ROTATOR CUFF; SHOULDER; TENDON INJURY; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WOUND HEALING;

ADULT; ARTHROSCOPY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; ROTATOR CUFF; SHOULDER JOINT; TENDON INJURIES; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WOUND HEALING;

EID: 80052535413     PISSN: 03635465     EISSN: 15523365     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0363546511412165     Document Type: Article

References (47)

1. Bey MJ, Ramsey ML, Soslowsky LJ. Intratendinous strain fields of the supraspinatus tendon: effect of a surgically created articular-surface rotator cuff tear. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002;11:562-569. (Pubitemid 36904182)
2. Boileau P, Brassart N, Watkinson DJ, Carles M, Hatzidakis AM, Krishnan SG. Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus: does the tendon really heal? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005;87:1229-1240. (Pubitemid 40756623)
3. Breazeale NM, Craig EV. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: pathogenesis and treatment. Orthop Clin North Am. 1997;28:145-155. (Pubitemid 27199635)
4. Budoff JE, Nirschl RP, Guidi EJ. Debridement of partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff without acromioplasty: long-term follow-up and review of the literature. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998;80:733-748. (Pubitemid 128719536)
5. Cheung EV, Silverio L, Sperling JW. Strategies in biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair: a review. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010;468:1476-1484.
6. Coleman SH, Fealy S, Ehteshami JR, et al. Chronic rotator cuff injury and repair model in sheep. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003;85:2391-2402. (Pubitemid 37499650)
7. Constant CR, Murley AH. A clinical method of functional assessment of the shoulder. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1987;214:160-164. (Pubitemid 17019681)
8. Cordasco FA, Backer M, Craig EV, Klein D, Warren RF. The partialthickness rotator cuff tear: is acromioplasty without repair sufficient? Am J Sports Med. 2002;30:257-260. (Pubitemid 34241268)
9. Deutsch A. Arthroscopic repair of partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007;16:193-201. (Pubitemid 46484379)
10. Ellman H. Diagnosis and treatment of incomplete rotator cuff tears. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1990;254:64-74. (Pubitemid 20145885)
11. Galatz LM, Sandell LJ, Rothermich SY, et al. Characteristics of the rat supraspinatus tendon during tendon-to-bone healing after acute injury. J Orthop Res. 2006;24:541-550. (Pubitemid 43773017)
12. Gartsman GM, Milne JC. Articular surface partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1995;4:409-415.
13. Gazielly DF, Gleyze P, Montagnon C. Functional and anatomical results after rotator cuff repair. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994;304:43-53. (Pubitemid 24230663)
14. Gerber C, Fuchs B, Hodler J. The results of repair of massive tears of the rotator cuff. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000;82:505-515. (Pubitemid 30202798)
15. Gerber C, Meyer DC, Schneeberger AG, Hoppeler H, von Rechenberg B. Effect of tendon release and delayed repair on the structure of the muscles of the rotator cuff: an experimental study in sheep. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004;86:1973-1982. (Pubitemid 39223465)
16. Habermeyer P, Krieter C, Tang KL, Lichtenberg S, Magosch P. A new arthroscopic classification of articular-sided supraspinatus footprint lesions: a prospective comparison with Snyder's and Ellman's classification. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008;17:909-913.
17. Henkus HE, de Witte PB, Nelissen RG, Brand R, van Arkel ER. Bursectomy compared with acromioplasty in the management of subacromial impingement syndrome: a prospective randomised study. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009;91:504-510.
18. Ide J, Maeda S, Takagi K. Arthroscopic transtendon repair of partialthickness articular-side tears of the rotator cuff: anatomical and clinical study. Am J Sports Med. 2005;33:1672-1679. (Pubitemid 41546741)
19. Jung JY, Yoon YC, Yi SK, Yoo J, Choe BK. Comparison study of indirect MR arthrography and direct MR arthrography of the shoulder. Skeletal Radiol. 2009;38:659-667.
20. Kamath G, Galatz LM, Keener JD, Teefey S, Middleton W, Yamaguchi K. Tendon integrity and functional outcome after arthroscopic repair of high-grade partial-thickness supraspinatus tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91:1055-1062.
21. Keener JL. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. In: Galatz LM, ed. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Shoulder and Elbow 3. Rosemont, Illinois: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2008: 161-171.
22. Ketola S, Lehtinen J, Arnala I, et al. Does arthroscopic acromioplasty provide any additional value in the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome? A two-year randomised controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009;91:1326-1334.
23. Lehman RC, Perry CR. Arthroscopic surgery for partial rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 2003;19:E81-E84.
24. Lyons TR, Savoie FH 3rd, Field LD. Arthroscopic repair of partialthickness tears of the rotator cuff. Arthroscopy. 2001;17:219-223.
25. Magee T, Williams D. 3.0-T MRI of the supraspinatus tendon. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006;187:881-886. (Pubitemid 44453936)
26. Matava MJ, Purcell DB, Rudzki JR. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Am J Sports Med. 2005;33:1405-1417. (Pubitemid 41192961)
27. Mazzocca AD, Rincon LM, O'Connor RW, et al. Intra-articular partialthickness rotator cuff tears: analysis of injured and repaired strain behavior. Am J Sports Med. 2008;36:110-116. (Pubitemid 351927847)
28. Mellado JM, Calmet J, Olona M, et al. MR assessment of the repaired rotator cuff: prevalence, size, location, and clinical relevance of tendon rerupture. Eur Radiol. 2006;16:2186-2196. (Pubitemid 44349867)
29. Nakajima T, Rokuuma N, Hamada K, Tomatsu T, Fukuda H. Histologic and biomechanical characteristics of the supraspinatus tendon: reference to rotator cuff tearing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1994;3:79-87.
30. Neer CS 2nd. Anterior acromioplasty for the chronic impingement syndrome in the shoulder: a preliminary report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1972;54:41-50.
31. Ogilvie-Harris DJ, Wiley AM. Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder: a general appraisal. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1986;68:201-207. (Pubitemid 16155773)
32. Ozaki J, Fujimoto S, Nakagawa Y, Masuhara K, Tamai S. Tears of the rotator cuff of the shoulder associated with pathological changes in the acromion: a study in cadavera. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70:1224-1230.
33. Park JY, Yoo MJ, Kim MH. Comparison of surgical outcome between bursal and articular partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Orthopedics. 2003;26:387-390, discussion 390.
34. Richards RR, An KN, Bigliani LU, et al. A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1994;3:347-352.
35. Rodeo SA, Arnoczky SP, Torzilli PA, Hidaka C, Warren RF. Tendonhealing in a bone tunnel: a biomechanical and histological study in the dog. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1993;75:1795-1803. (Pubitemid 24045546)
36. Snyder SJ, Pachelli AF, Del Pizzo W, Friedman MJ, Ferkel RD, Pattee G. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears: results of arthroscopic treatment. Arthroscopy. 1991;7:1-7.
37. St Pierre P, Olson EJ, Elliott JJ, O'Hair KC, McKinney LA, Ryan J. Tendon-healing to cortical bone compared with healing to a cancellous trough: a biomechanical and histological evaluation in goats. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1995;77:1858-1866. (Pubitemid 26004275)
38. Stetson WB, Phillips T, Deutsch A. The use of magnetic resonance arthrography to detect partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005;87 Suppl 2:81-88. (Pubitemid 41747019)
39. Stetson WB, Ryu RKN, Bittar ES. Arthroscopic treatment of partial rotator cuff tears. Oper Techn Sports Med. 2004;12:135-148. (Pubitemid 39549896)
40. Sugaya H, Maeda K, Matsuki K, Moriishi J. Repair integrity and functional outcome after arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair: a prospective outcome study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007;89:953-960. (Pubitemid 46724584)
41. Tauber M, Koller H, Resch H. Transosseous arthroscopic repair of partial articular-surface supraspinatus tendon tears. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2008;16:608-613.
42. Tokish JM, Ponce BA. Management of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Oper Techn Sports Med. 2005;13:206-211.
43. Waibl B, Buess E. Partial-thickness articular surface supraspinatus tears: a new transtendon suture technique. Arthroscopy. 2005;21:376-381. (Pubitemid 40341417)
44. Weber SC. Arthroscopic debridement and acromioplasty versus mini-open repair in the treatment of significant partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 1999;15:126-131. (Pubitemid 29240706)
45. Wolff AB, Magit DP, Miller SR, Wyman J, Sethi PM. Arthroscopic fixation of bursal-sided rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 2006;22:1247.e1241-1247.e1244.
46. Wolff AB, Sethi P, Sutton KM, Covey AS, Magit DP, Medvecky M. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006;14:715-725. (Pubitemid 44952080)
47. Yoo JC, Ahn JH, Lee SH, Kim JH. Arthroscopic full-layer repair of bursal-side partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a small-window technique. Arthroscopy. 2007;23:903.e901-903.e904.