Abstract :
Introduction: Rotator cuff tears are a common contributing factor of shoulder pain and occupational disability. Tears of rotator cuff are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s population. Shoulder arthroscopy has become a reliable and reproducible method of treating rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopic surgery allows for a shorter recovery time and predictably less pain in first few days following procedure than does any open surgery.
Materials and Methods: A prospective and retrospective review of them edical records of 37 cases of rotator cuff tear who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between January 2017 to May 2020 at Dayanand Medical college Hospital, Ludhiana was performed.
In our study, we had measured UCLA shoulder score over 6 months period in 37 patients. Our study showed improved functional outcome from UCLA score at the presentation- 10.27 to UCLA at 6 months-30.41 with a p value
Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tear offers excellent functional outcome; with minimal morbidity. Improvement in pain, range of motion and strength of cuff tendons can be achieved only by meticulous repair techniques and strict rehabilitation programme.
Keyword :
Rotator cuff, Shoulder arthroscopy, UCLA shoulder score.