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Background:
Although good short- and mid-term outcomes are reported for mini-open
rotator cuff (RC) repair, few prospective studies have investigated longterm
results. The purpose of this study was to report the function and healthrelated
quality of life (HRQL) at 10 years following mini-open RC repair.
Methods:
Subjects with a confirmed full-thickness RC tear who underwent a mini-open repair
between April 1997 and July 2000 were evaluated preoperatively and one year
and 10 years postoperatively for (1) pain, function and HRQL using the American
Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score and Western Ontario Rotator Cuff
(WORC) Index; (2) active shoulder range of motion (ROM) using goniometry;
and (3) satisfaction by an independent evaluator. Changes in function, HRQL and
ROM over time were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance.
Results:
Eighty-four subjects were enrolled, of which 61 (73%) were men and the average
age was 53 (±9.9) years. At 10 years, four (5%) subjects were deceased and four
(5%) subjects had symptomatic re-tears. Fifty-nine (74%) subjects were evaluated,
comprised of 43 (73%) males; 26 (44%) were less than 60 years old. Function and
HRQL significantly improved over the course of follow-up (p