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Comparison of mediolateral (V-shaped) vs. anteroposterior dominant rotator cuff tears: the anteroposterior tear width contributes more to postoperative retears than mediolateral length when the tear size area is similar.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
October 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Tear size is important for predicting outcomes after rotator cuff repair, but this study investigates whether the width or length of the tear matters more when the overall area is similar.
- The study involved two groups of patients based on tear dimensions: the mediolateral dominant (MLD) group and the anteroposterior dominant (APD) group, comparing demographics, imaging results, and clinical outcomes.
- Results showed that even with similar tear sizes, the MLD group had a significantly lower retear rate and specific demographic differences, indicating that the anteroposterior dimension plays a more critical role in retear risk.