2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-The Effects Of Superior Capsular Reconstruction On In Vivo Kinematics, Glenohumeral Motion, And Patient-Reported Outcomes

The Effects Of Superior Capsular Reconstruction On In Vivo Kinematics, Glenohumeral Motion, And Patient-Reported Outcomes

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Dr. Jillian Cain from the University of Pittsburgh presented research on the clinical outcomes of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) for irreparable rotator cuff tears. The study aimed to determine the effect of SCR on acromiohumeral distance, shoulder function, and patient-reported outcomes. Ten patients were included in the study, and kinematic testing was done before surgery and one year after SCR. The results showed no significant change in static acromiohumeral distance, but a small decrease in dynamic acromiohumeral distance during glenohumeral abduction. Humeral head position during abduction was slightly more superior one year post-SCR. Overall, the study found no significant kinematic differences but excellent clinical outcomes after SCR.

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Gillian Kane, BS

Keywords

superior capsular reconstruction

rotator cuff tears

acromiohumeral distance

shoulder function

patient-reported outcomes