Table 3 Comparison of outcome improvement between arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repair patients.

Study Group (N = 52)

N = 27

N = 25

p = 0.13

UCLA Score

24

27

p = 0.34

Short Shoulder Test Improvement

5.1

4.7

p = 0.66

VAS Pain Improvement

3.9

4.8

p = 0.29

Active forward flexion improvement (degrees)

35

18

p = 0.16

Active abduction improvement (degrees)

21

14

P = 0.18

Glenohumeral elevation improvement (degrees)

8.3

7.0

p = 0.7

External rotation @ 0 improvement (degrees)

11

12

p = 0.7

External rotation @ 90 improvement (degrees)

19

16

p = 0.7

Internal rotation @ 90 improvement (degrees)

8

11

p = 0.7