Publications by authors named "Thomas R Lucena"
Shoulder Elbow
October 2015
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of different surgical repair techniques on the outcomes of rotator cuff surgery, specifically comparing open double-row repairs to two arthroscopic methods (single-row knotted and knotless).
- Results showed that the open repair group had a significantly higher rate of retears (48%) at 5 years compared to the knotted (33%) and knotless (26%) arthroscopic groups, with factors such as age, tear size, and cuff strength influencing these outcomes.
- Patients in the open repair group experienced increased pain and difficulties with overhead activities over the 5-year period, highlighting the superiority of arthroscopic techniques in terms of both structural integrity and clinical outcomes.
