The Correlation Between Clinical Features and Radiographic Grades in Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Patients

Eun-Sun Moon(문은선),Myung-Sun Kim(김명선),Min-Sun Choi(최민선),Hyung-Won Kim(김형원),Keun-Young Lim(임근영) 대한견주관절의학회 2010 대한견주관절의학회지 Vol.13 No.2

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 광범위 회전근 개 파열에서 방사선학적 소견과 임상 소견 간의 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 광범위 회전근 개 파열로 진단된 45예 (35명)를 대상으로 하였다. Hamada의 분류법을 사용하여 광범위 회전근 개 파열 환자의 방사선학적 소견을 분석하고, 임상적 평가는 UCLA 점수를 이용하였으며, 서로 간의 결과를 비교하였다. 결과: 광범위 회전근 개 파열에서 관절염 등급과 임상 소견 사이에 유의한 연관성은 확인되지 않았다(r<SUB>s</SUB>=0.220, p=0.151). 우세수 측 침범이 더 높은 수술적 치료의 비율과 더 낮은 UCLA 점수와 관련이 있었다. 결론: 광범위 회전근 개 파열 환자에서 관절염의 방사선학적 소견이 일상 생활에 영향을 미치는 임상적 소견과 항상 관련이 있는 것은 아닌 것으로 사료된다. 따라서, 광범위 회전근 개 파열 환자의 치료 방법의 결정에 있어서는 신중한 고려가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between the radiographic and clinical findings of massive rotator cuff tears. Materials and Methods: Forty-five diagnosed cases (35 patients) of massive rotator cuff tears were investigated in this study. Grade of arthritis in the massive rotator cuff tears was classified based on plain radiographs using the method of Hamada et al.. And we clinically evaluated cases using the UCLA scoring system. Results: No statistically significant correlation (r<SUB>s</SUB>=0.220, p=0.151) was found between arthritis grades in massive rotator cuff tears and clinical features. Dominant arm involvement appeared to be related to a higher rate of surgical treatment and a lower UCLA score. Conclusion: In massive rotator cuff tear patients, radiographic findings of arthritis may not always correspond to clinical features relevant in daily life. Therefore, we suggest that treatment strategies should be carefully considered when considering treatment modalities.

광범위 회전근 개 파열의 봉합술

신상진(Sang-Jin Shin) 대한견주관절의학회 2010 대한견주관절의학회지 Vol.13 No.1

목적: 광범위 회전근 개 파열은 파열단의 내측 퇴축, 근위축 및 지방 변성과 함께 주변 조직과의 유착 등으로 해부학적 봉합이 불가능한 경우가 많다. 본 종설에서는 광범위 회전근 개 파열의 여러 가지 치료 방법 중 봉합술에 대하여 문헌 고찰과 함께 임상 결과 향상과 재파열율을 감소시키고 치유력을 높일 수 있는 방법을 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 광범위 회전근 개 파열 봉합술의 선택은 환자의 나이, 동반 질환, 통증, 운동 범위 감소, 근력 약화 등의 임상 증상 및 재활 의지 등 환자와 관련된 요인과, 회전근 개 파열 기간, 크기, 퇴축 및 지방 변성 정도 등은 회전근 개와 관련된 요인을 고려하여 선택해야 한다. 결과: 조직의 가동성이 떨어져 해부학적 봉합이 어려운 광범위 회전근 개 파열은 주변 조직 유리 술과 간격 활주 방법으로 가동성을 증가시켜 봉합할 수 있다. 주변 조직 유리술을 시행하고 회전근 개의 가동성을 증가시켜도 해부학적 봉합이 불가능한 광범위 회전근 개 파열은 부분 봉합, 변연 수렴 술식 및 상완 이두건 절제 및 고정술 등의 대체 술식을 고려할 수 있다. 광범위 회전근개 파열 환자에서 견봉하 감압술 및 회전근 개 봉합술에 관한 여러 보고는 통증 감소, 견관절 기능 및 근력 회복 등 만족할만한 임상 결과를 보고하고 있으나 장기 추시 결과 높은 재파열율이 관찰되고 있다. 결론: 광범위 회전근 개 파열의 치료는 아직까지 높은 재파열 발생율로 해결해야 할 과제가 많으나 광범위 파열의 병인, 진행 과정 및 임상 양상에 대한 이해와 재파열 예후 인자 분석 등을 통해 향상된 치료 성적을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. Purpose: Anatomical repair of massive rotator cuff tear has been technically challenging because of medial retraction, muscle atrophy and fatty degeneration. Among several treatment options for massive rotator cuff tear, we reviewed rotator cuff repairs and investigated modalities for improvement of clinical outcomes, decreasing the re-tear rate, and increasing healing. Materials and Methods: Patient-related factors and rotator cuff-related factors were the two major groups of factors we considered when choosing a treatment plan. Results: Mobilization of a massive rotator cuff tear was increased by soft tissue release and by the interval slide technique. After meticulous soft tissue release, anatomical repair could be achieved. If the injury was not amenable to anatomical repair, alternative treatment options such as partial repair, the margin convergence technique and augmentation with a tenotomized biceps tendon were considered. Many reports of massive rotator cuff repair demonstrated satisfactory clinical outcomes, decreased pain, recovery of shoulder functions, and increases in muscle strength. However, the re-tear rate had been reported to be relatively high in long-term follow-up. Conclusion: Despite a high re-tear rate after massive rotator cuff repair, a better understanding of the pathogenesis, progression and clinical symptoms of massive rotator cuff tear and improved surgical materials and techniques will lead to satisfactory clinical outcomes.

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Massive Rotator Cuff Tear

Jin Young Jeong,Hong Eun Cha 대한견주관절의학회 2014 대한견주관절학회지 Vol.17 No.3

In the patients of retracted massive rotator cuff tears, there are much of difficulty to functional recovery and pain relief. Nevertheless the development of treatment, there are still debates of the best treatments in the massive rotator cuff tears. Recenlty various of treatments are introduced; these are acromioplasty with debridement, biceps tenotomy, great tuberoplasty with biceps tenotomy, partial repair, mini-open rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, soft tissue augmentation, tendon transfer, flap, hemiarthroplasty, and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. That there is no difference of result for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty between patients who have massive rotator cuff tear without arthritis and patients who have cuff tear arthropathy. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is one of reliable and successful treatment options for massive rotator cuff tear. Especially it is more effective for patients who have a pseudoparalysis.

광범위 회전근 개 파열의 치료

이승원(Seung Won Lee),손민수(Min Soo Shon),유재철(Jae Chul Yoo) 대한정형외과학회 2013 대한정형외과학회지 Vol.48 No.1

광범위 회전근 개 파열의 치료는 다양하지만 표준이 되는 지침은 아직 알려져 있지 않다. 따라서 본 종설에서는 현재 광범위 파열에 대해 시행되고 있는 여러 치료 방법에 대해 고찰해 보고자 하였다. 다양한 광범위 파열의 치료 방법을 선택하기 위해 봉합 가능성에 대한 평가와 생역학적 변화에 대한 이해는 필수적이다. 관절경적 봉합술 중 완전 봉합술의 임상 결과가 가장 우수한 것으로 보고되고 있다. 그 외 봉합 불가능한 파열에 대한 변연 절제술, 부분 봉합술, 상완 이두근 장두 절제술 및 건 고정술, 대체물을 이용한 보강술 등의 구제술 역시 만족스러운 임상 결과를 보여주고 있으나, 이러한 방법들에 대해 장기간 관찰한 결과는 부족한 편이다. 광범위 파열은 봉합 불가능 파열을 포함하며, 재파열률 또한 높게 보고되고 있어 치료에 어려움이 있다. 따라서 여러 가지 치료 방법의 장단점을 이해하는 것이 치료를 선택하고 그 결과를 향상시키는 데 도움이 될 것으로 생각한다. There are no standard guidelines for treatment of massive rotator cuff tears. In this article, we reviewed the various modalities for treatment of massive rotator cuff tears, especially focusing on arthroscopic treatment. Selection of one of a variety of treatment modalities is essential for understanding pathogenesis, biomechanics and reparability of massive rotator cuff tears. The best clinical results have been reported with arthroscopic complete repair of massive rotator cuff tear. Satisfactory results have also been reported with other various arthroscopic treatment methods, including simple debridement, partial repair, biceps tenotomy or tendesis, and augmentation using a tissue substitution. However few long-term follow up results are available with these salvage options. Treatment of massive rotator cuff tears is difficult due to high incidence of irreparable tears and re-tear rate. Thus, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment modalities is thought to be helpful to improving the outcome of treatment of massive rotator cuff tears.

광범위 회전근 개 파열의 치료들 중 관절 치환술의 역할

오주한(Joo Han Oh),최준하(Jun Ha Choi) 대한정형외과학회 2013 대한정형외과학회지 Vol.48 No.1

광범위 회전근 개 파열의 여러 치료 방법 중 관절 치환술에 대한 최신 지견을 알아보고자 하며, 각종 관절 치환술 술식의 장단점과 치료 방침에 대하여 기술하고자 한다. PubMed 논문 검색창을 통해 massive rotator cuff tears와 arthroplasty라는 어구를 사용하여 최근 나온 문헌들을 고찰하였으며, 광범위 회전근 개 파열에 대한 수술 방법 중 하나인 관절 치환술의 역사와 적응증, 임상 결과 및 치료 지침에 대해 알아보았다. 관절 치환술은 관절염이 진행된 광범위 회전근 개 파열 환자에서 일차적 치료법으로 고려될 수 있다. 반관절 치환술은 가성 마비가 없는 회전근 개 파열 관절병증을 가진 환자에서 오구 견봉궁이 건재할 경우 만족스러운 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 또한, 역행성 견관절 전치환술은 가성 마비를 동반한 고령의 회전근 개 파열 관절병증을 가진 환자에서 통증 완화와 능동적 거상을 회복할 수 있는 적합한 수술 방법이다. 환자의 상태에 따른 적절한 수술 방법의 선택은 치료 성공의 중요한 과정이며, 관절 치환술 역시 적절한 적응증과 발전된 술기 등으로 인하여 좋은 결과가 기대된다. The purpose of this article was to explore current concepts of arthroplasty as a treatment for massive rotator cuff tears. Pubmed was searched using the words ‘massive rotator cuff tears’ and ‘arthroplasty’ for suitable articles, which were then reviewed and investigated with respect to history, indications, clinical outcomes, and treatment algorithms of arthroplasty in patients of massive rotator cuff tear. Arthroplasty can be considered a primary surgical treatment for patients with irreparable massive rotator cuff tears and hemiarthroplasty may be the treatment of choice in younger patients with an intact coracoacromial arch and no pseudoparalysis. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is the best surgical treatment for pain relief and the restoration of active forward flexion in elderly patients with cuff tear arthropathy and pseudoparalysis. Proper selection of arthroplasty can provide pain relief and functional improvement in patients with massive rotator cuff tears. However, complication rates remain high, and emphasize the importance of appropriate patient selection and careful operative technique.

Arthroscopic Bridging Repair Using Human Dermis Allografts for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Ju Seon Jeong,Moo-Won Kim,In Bo Kim 대한견주관절의학회 2016 대한견주관절학회지 Vol.19 No.2

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the results of arthroscopic bridging repair using a human dermis allograft in the treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Methods: From November 2009 to April 2011, 12 patients underwent arthroscopic bridging repair using a human dermis allograft in the treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Patients were followed for an average of 33.9 months. Clinical outcome was evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively using the mean University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) score and the Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed postoperatively at an average of 6.5 months. Results: At a mean follow-up of 33.9 months (range, 25 to 42 months), 11 out of 12 patients were satisfied with their procedure. Patients showed significant improvement in their mean modified UCLA score from 15.9 preoperatively to 29.4 postoperatively (p=0.001). The mean KSS score improved from 45.6 preoperatively to 80.5 postoperatively (p=0.002). In MRI studies, 9 out of 12 patients had full incorporation of the graft into the native rotator cuff remnant. To date, there has been no intraoperative or postoperative complication from the graft procedure, such as infection or allograft rejection, in any patient. Conclusions: Arthroscopic bridging repair using a human dermis allograft can be considered as an option in treatment of select cases of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, resulting in high patient satisfaction.

Mini-Open Suture Bridge Repair with Porcine Dermal Patch Augmentation for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Results

조철현,Sung Moon Lee,이영국,Hong Kwan Shin 대한정형외과학회 2014 Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery Vol.6 No.3

Background: The aim of this study was to describe the mini-open suture bridge technique with porcine dermal patch augmentation for massive rotator cuff tear and to assess preliminary clinical and radiological results. Methods: Five patients with massive rotator cuff tear for which it was not possible to restore the anatomical footprint underwent mini-open suture bridge repair using a porcine dermal patch. The patients’ average age was 53.4 years (range, 45 to 57 years), and the average duration of follow-up was 20.6 months (range, 14 to 26 months). Patients were evaluated with preoperative and postoperative outcome measures, including a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. The structural integrity of repaired rotator cuffs was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging 6 months postoperatively. Results: The average VAS pain score, UCLA score, and ASES score improved from 6.8, 15.4, and 39.4 preoperatively to 0.8, 31.2, and 86.4 postoperatively (p = 0.041, 0.042, and 0.043, respectively). Magnetic resonance images obtained at an average of 8 months after surgery showed that four patients had intact repair integrity with graft incorporation. One patient had a re-tear with partial healing but still had a satisfactory clinical outcome. There was no intraoperative or postoperative complication in any patient. Conclusions: Mini-open suture bridge repair with porcine dermal patch augmentation can be an option in young patients with high physical demands and massive rotator cuff tears for which it is not possible to restore the anatomical footprint.

Bridging Graft in Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Autogenic Biceps Graft versus Allogenic Dermal Patch Graft

이성민,오주한 대한정형외과학회 2017 Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery Vol.9 No.4

Background: Few comparative studies have reported on the use of biologic grafts for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this study was to assess the results of arthroscopic bridging graft in irreparable massive rotator cuff tears using an autogenic long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) or an allogenic dermal patch (ADP). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 24 patients treated using the LHBT (group I) and eight patients with complete rupture of the LHBT treated using an ADP (group II) since 2011. Preoperative Goutallier’s fatty degeneration, range of motion (ROM), visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score were assessed and healing failure was evaluated at 1 year after surgery by ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging. Results: The mean fatty degeneration in groups I and II was 3.9 and 3.6 for the supraspinatus (p = 0.288), 2.7 and 2.9 for the infraspinatus (p = 0.685), 0.9 and 1.3 for the subscapularis (p = 0.314), and 1.3 and 3.0 for the teres minor (p = 0.005), respectively. Subscapularis tears were found in 8 patients (33.3%) in group I and in 7 patients (87.5%) in group II (p = 0.023). Mean ROMs and functional scores improved significantly in group I (forward flexion: 121.7° to 153.3°, p = 0.010; external rotation: 32.7° to 52.7°, p = 0.001; external rotation at 90°: 63.3° to 74.5°, p = 0.031; internal rotation: T10.5 to T9.3, p = 0.045; VAS: 7.0 to 1.1, p < 0.001; ASES score: 45.4 to 81.6, p = 0.028; and Quick DASH score: 50.0 to 14.2, p = 0.017), whereas only VAS showed significant improvement in group II (from 5.9 to 2.0, p = 0.025) and ROMs and other functional scores increased without statistical significance in the group. Healing failure was found in 13 patients (54.2%) in group I and in 6 patients (75.0%) in group II (p = 0.404). Conclusions: The surgeon should prudently choose surgical options for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, especially in patients with severe fatty degeneration in the teres minor or combined biceps and subscapularis tears.

Dynamic three-dimensional shoulder kinematics in patients with massive rotator cuff tears: a comparison of patients with and without subscapularis tears

Yuji Yamada,Yoshihiro Kai,Noriyuki Kida,Hitoshi Koda,Minoru Takeshima,Kenji Hoshi,Kazuyoshi Gamada,Toru Morihara 대한견주관절의학회 2022 대한견주관절의학회지 Vol.25 No.4

Background: Massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) with subscapularis (SSC) tears cause severe shoulder dysfunction. In the present study, the influence of SSC tears on three-dimensional (3D) shoulder kinematics during scapular plane abduction in patients with MRCTs was examined. Methods: This study included 15 patients who were divided into two groups: supraspinatus (SSP) and infraspinatus (ISP) tears with SSC tear (torn SSC group: 10 shoulders) or without SSC tear (intact SSC group: 5 shoulders). Single-plane fluoroscopic images during scapular plane elevation and computed tomography (CT)-derived 3D bone models were matched to the fluoroscopic images using two-dimensional (2D)/3D registration techniques. Changes in 3D kinematic results were compared. Results: The humeral head center at the beginning of arm elevation was significantly higher in the torn SSC group than in the intact SSC group (1.8±3.4 ㎜ vs. −1.1±1.6 ㎜, p<0.05). In the torn SSC group, the center of the humeral head migrated superiorly, then significantly downward at 60° arm elevation (p<0.05). In the intact SSC group, significant difference was not observed in the superior-inferior translation of the humeral head between the elevation angles. Conclusions: In cases of MRCTs with a torn SSC, the center of the humeral head showed a superior translation at the initial phase of scapular plane abduction followed by inferior translation. These findings indicate the SSC muscle plays an important role in determining the dynamic stability of the glenohumeral joint in a superior-inferior direction in patients with MRCTs.

해부학적 봉합이 불가능한 회전근 개 파열에서 관절경하 모서리 맞춤 술식을 이용한 봉합의 결과

최의성(Eui-Sung Choi),박경진(Kyoung-Jin Park),김용민(Yong-Min Kim),김동수(Dong-Soo Kim),손현철(Hyun-Chul Shon),조병기(Byung-Ki Cho),박지강(Ji-Kang Park),이형준(Hyung-Joon Lee) 대한견주관절의학회 2011 대한견주관절학회지 Vol.14 No.1

목적: 해부학적 봉합이 불가능한 대파열 및 광범위 회전근 개 파열에서 관절경하 모서리 맞춤 술식을 이용한 봉합술의 결과를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년 1월부터 2009년 6월까지 대파열 및 광범위 회전근 개 파열 환자 중에서 관절경하 모서리 맞춤 술식을 이용하여 비해부학적 봉합을 시행한 환자 중 1년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 22예를 대상으로 하였다. 수술 전 견관절 전후 방사선 사진 상 상완 골두의 상방 전이를 측정하였고, 수술 후 6개월에 MRI 검사와 최종 추시 시에 KSS, UCLA score, Visual analogue scale (VAS)을 이용한 기능평가를 시행하였다. 결과: 22예의 환자 중 11예에서 수술 후 6개월에 시행한 MRI 검사상 양호한 치유 3예, 부분적 치유 4예, 재파열 4예였다. 술 전 및 술 후 최종 추시 시의 KSS는 평균 45.0±8.014점에서 77.1±10.151점으로, UCLA score는 평균 10.8±2.302점에서 30.0 ±1.521점으로 전반적으로 향상되었고, VAS는 평균 7.7±0.616점에서 3.0±1.021점으로 감소하였다. 술 전 MRI 상 fatty degeneration 정도가 Grade 3 이상일 경우 기능적 결과가 좋지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 해부학적 봉합이 힘든 대파열 및 광범위 회전근 개 파열에서 관절경하 모서리 맞춤 술식을 이용한 부분적 봉합은 유의한 통증 감소와 좋은 기능적 결과를 보였다. Purpose: This study was performed to assess the usefulness of non-anatomical repair for irreparable large and massive rotator cuff tears by the arthroscopic margin convergence technique. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two patients were followed up more than 1 year after non-anatomical repair for irreparable large and massive rotator cuff tears using the arthroscopic margin convergence technique. The clinical evaluation was performed according to the KSS score, the UCLA score and the Visual analogue scale (VAS). The measurement of the acromio-humeral distance was performed using the shoulder anterior-posterior radiographs. The measurement of fatty degeneration and the healing status was performed using the shoulder MRI after 6 months. Results: Among twenty-two patients, follow up MRI was performed in eleven cases. Three cases were well healed, four cases were partial healed and another four cases were re-torn. The KSS and UCLA scores had significantly improved from a preoperative average of 45.0±8.014 and 10.8±2.302 points to 77.1±10.151 and 30.0±1.521 points, respectively, and the pain VAS had decreased from a preoperative average of 7.7±0.616 points to 3.0±1.021 points at the last follow up. Less favorable results were obtained when the patient had a grade of fatty degeneration higher than grade 3 on the preoperative MRI. Conclusion: Non-anatomical repair for irreparable large and massive rotator cuff tears by the arthroscopic margin convergence technique showed good functional results. It seems to be one of the effective treatment methods for irreparable large and massive rotator cuff tears.