Clinical and Radiographic Results of Partial Repairs in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Preliminary Report (SS‐05)

Large to massive rotator cuff tears are challenging conditions in shoulder surgery and frequently it is impossible to repair completely even with the advancement of the knowledge and repair technique. For those irreparable rotator cuff tears, several alternative treatment options can be considered. Among them partial repair (so-called force couple repair) has gained some popularity in that it can be lead to pain relief and functional improvement. The purpose of this study was to report the preliminary clinical and radiographic results of arthroscopic force couple repair for the irreparable rotator cuff tears.