Table 2 Comparison of clinical outcomes between the dual-layer repair and single-layer repair groups
From: Retraction pattern of delaminated rotator cuff tears: dual-layer rotator cuff repair
Variable | Dual-layer repair group (n = 53) Mean (SD) | Single-layer repair group (n = 11) Mean (SD) | Dual-layer repair vs. single-layer repair p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Preoperative | |||
VAS (scale 1–10) | |||
FF | 128.2 (48) | 130.4 (55) | 0.532 |
ERs | 41.9 (39) | 35.7 (30) | 0.135 |
IRP | L3.5 | L4.0 | 0.426 |
UCLA score | 16.8 (2.5) | 17.3 (2.2) | 0.773 |
Constant score | 58.4 (7.6) | 57.7 (4.2) | 0.542 |
Follow-up | |||
VAS (scale 1–10) | 1.7 (1.1) | 2.2 (1.7) | 0.145 |
FF | 161.9 (43) | 160.7 (52) | 0.702 |
ERs | 51.9 (36) | 55.7 (31) | 0.333 |
IRP | T10.5 | T10.7 | 0.321 |
UCLA score | 30.0 (4.5) | 29.6 (4.6) | 0.347 |
Constant score | 75.8 (10.9) | 78.4 (10.9) | 0.297 |