Table 2.
Tear size (cm2) | Open | Knotted | Knotless |
---|---|---|---|
6 months | n = 49 | n = 53 | n = 57 |
Small (< 1) | 5 (2) | 10 (0) | 9 (1) |
Medium (1–3) | 24 (5) | 22 (4) | 29 (3) |
Large (3–5) | 8 (3) | 9 (2) | 5 (1) |
Massive (>5) | 13 (9) | 13 (7) | 13 (4) |
Retear rate | 19/49 (39%) | 13/52 (25%) | 9/57 (16%) |
2 years | n = 20 | n = 29 | n = 38 |
Small (< 1) | 3 (1) | 7 (0) | 9 (1) |
Medium (1–3) | 8 (1) | 12 (5) | 16 (1) |
Large (3–5) | 2 (1) | 3 (2) | 4 (1) |
Massive (>5) | 7 (5) | 6 (3) | 8 (4) |
Retear rate | 8/20 (40%) | 10/29 (34%) | 7/38 (18%) |
Figures in parentheses denote the number of retorn cuffs in each tear size category.