Table 4.
Results of supraspinatus atrophy grades
Atrophy grade | Preoperative frequency | Percent | Postoperative frequency | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 26 | 45 | 28 | 49 |
2 | 20 | 34 | 24 | 42 |
3 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 9 |
4 | 1 | 2 |
Preoperative mean grade (95% CI) | Postoperative mean grade (95% CI) | Difference (95% CI) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
1.8 (1.5–2.0) | 1.6 (1.4–1.7) | 0.14 (−0.4 to 0.1) | 0.241 |
CI = confidence interval.