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Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Using Southern California Orthopedic Institute Technique

Indian Journal of Orthopaedics volume 53, pages 396–401 (2019)Cite this article

Abstract

Background

The number of anchors and modality of fixation to be used has been a point of debate in the arthroscopic management of rotator cuff repair. Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) technique has shown better anatomical healing of tendons using single-row anchors. In this study, we evaluated the functional outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using the SCOI technique, in Indian population.

Materials and Methods

Thirty two patients (16 males and 16 females) were included in the study, and underwent an arthroscopic repair of small-to-medium-sized rotator cuff tear, at a single institution, for 12 months. Postoperatively, patients were evaluated using UCLA score and Constant-Murley score, and range of motion was analyzed and documented using photographs.

Results

Mean age was 57.06 years, and the most common cause of cuff tear was a traumatic degeneration. Mean UCLA score improved from preoperative 8.75 to postoperative 31.79, at 12 months, with the P < 0.001. Similarly, mean Constant-Murley score improved from preoperative 20.66 to postoperative 81.31, at 12 months, with P < 0.001.

Conclusion

We conclude that the SCOI single-row technique proves to be a good and effective modality of treatment in the arthroscopic management of small-to-medium-sized rotator cuff tears. In Indian population, considering cost-effectiveness, single-row repair of rotator cuff tears using SCOI technique can be an interesting option in its management.

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    Nilesh Kamat,  Ankur Parikh & Parth Agrawal

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Kamat, N., Parikh, A. & Agrawal, P. Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Using Southern California Orthopedic Institute Technique. JOIO 53, 396–401 (2019). https://doi.org/10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_444_17

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Keywords

  • Cost-effectiveness
  • rotator cuff
  • single-row repair
  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute technique