Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients in two groups
| Group characteristics | Delaminated (n=131), n (%) | Nondelaminated (n=102), n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean±SD | 59.4±9 | 58.5±10 | 0.46 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 82 (62.6) | 69 (67.6) | 0.49 |
| Female | 49 (37.4) | 33 (32.4) | |
| Duration of symptoms in months±SD | 10.98±14.05 | 10.21±12.01 | 0.66 |
| Size of tear | |||
| Medium (n=72) | 34 (47.2) | 38 (52.8) | 0.08 |
| Large (n=117) | 67 (57.3) | 50 (47.2) | |
| Massive (n=44) | 30 (70.8) | 14 (29.2) | |
| Preoperative clinical scores | |||
| CM score | 31.48±6.8 | 30.87±5.6 | 0.46 |
| ASES score | 28.6±4.2 | 30.2±6.2 | 0.37 |
| Mean followup in months±SD | 44.38±12.4 | 46.92±12.8 | 0.27 |
CM=Constant–Murley, ASES=American shoulder elbow society, SD=Standard deviation