Quantification of acromioplasty. Systematic review of the literature

Lavignac, Pierre; Lacroix, P.; Billaud, Anselme

doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2021.102900

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“…It is thought that the accumulation of any damage within the tendon reduces its resistance, particularly against eccentric forces, ultimately leading to RCT. These studies advocated that acromioplasty may not yield meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes [6,7].…”

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The Effect of Acromioplasty Performed During Rotator Cuff Repairs on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Type 3 Acromion: A Retrospective Study

Özcan,

Yurten

2023

Cureus

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Objective: Rotator cuff (RC) tears often necessitate surgery, with acromioplasty being frequently performed alongside RC repair. However, the impact of acromioplasty on clinical outcomes remains a subject of discussion. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of acromioplasty during RC repair on clinical outcomes in patients with type 3 acromion.Materials and methods: Eighty-five patients, who underwent RC repair between January 2016 and December 2020, were categorized into two groups: Group 1, comprising 40 patients without acromioplasty, and Group 2, including 45 patients who received acromioplasty. Subacromial distance (SAD) and clinical scores were assessed pre-and post-operatively.Results: Group 1, comprising 40 patients without acromioplasty, had an average age of 59.45±10.43 years. Among them, 27 (67.5%) were female. The mean symptom duration was 10.4±4.3 months, and the mean follow-up period was 16.2±1.9 months. Group 2, which underwent acromioplasty, included 45 patients with an average age of 56.49±8.97 years, with 30 (66.7%) of them being female. The mean symptom duration was 9.5±3.6 months, and the mean follow-up time was 15.78±2.17 months in this group. Group 2 showed a relatively greater improvement in SAD compared to Group 1. The evaluation of clinical outcomes did not reveal any significant differences between the groups. Conclusion: Concomitant acromioplasty does not have a significant effect on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing arthroscopic RC repair.

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