TABLE 1.
Summary of Meta-analysis of Level 1 and 2 Studies Comparing Single- and Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repaira
| First Author | Year | Journal | Studies, n | Patients, n | Level of Evidence | Follow-up, Mean (Range), mo | Functional Outcomes | Retears |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perser44 | 2011 | Sports Health | 5 | 303 | 1 and 2 | 23 (12-40) | Scores: NSD (Constant-Murley, ASES, UCLA, WORC,
DASH) ROM: NR Strength: NR |
Overall: NSD |
| Prasathaporn46 | 2011 | Arthroscopy | 5 | 308 | 1 and 2 | 23 (12-40) | Scores: NSD (ASES, UCLA, WORC, DASH) ROM: Significantly more ER with DR Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > tendon retears with SR |
| Sheibani-Rad48 | 2013 | Arthroscopy | 5 | 349 | 1 | 21 (12-44) | Scores: NSD (ASES, Constant-Murley, UCLA) ROM:
NR Strength: NR |
NR |
| Zhang59 | 2013 | PloS One | 8 | 619 | 1 and 2 | 26 (24-34) | Scores: tears <3 cm: NSD (ASES, Constant-Murley, UCLA);
tears >3 cm: ASES and UCLA significantly > in
DR ROM: NR Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > with SR Partial: significantly < with DR Complete: NSD between SR and DR |
| Xu56 | 2014 | J Shoulder Elbow Surg | 9 | 651 | 1 and 2 | 23 (12-42) | Scores: tears <3 cm: NSD (ASES, Constant-Murley, UCLA);
tears >3 cm: ASES and UCLA significantly > in
DR ROM: Significantly more IR with DR Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > with SR |
| Millett34 | 2014 | J Shoulder Elbow Surg | 7 | 567 | 1 | 21 (12-32) | Scores: tears <3 cm: NSD (ASES, Constant-Murley, UCLA);
tears >3 cm: ASES and UCLA significantly > in
DR ROM: NR Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > with SR |
| Ying58 | 2014 | Orthop Surg | 11 | 807 | 1 and 2 | 24 (12-36) | Scores: NSD (ASES, Constant-Murley, UCLA) ROM: NSD Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > with SR Partial: significantly < with DR Complete: NSD between SR and DR |
| Sobhy50 | 2018 | Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol | 7 | 477 | 1 | 21 (12-32) | Scores: NSD (Constant-Murley, ASES, WORC, SANE) ROM: NR Strength: NR |
Overall: significantly > with SR Partial: significantly < with DR Complete: NSD between SR and DR |
aASES, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; DASH, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; DR, double row; IR, internal rotation; NR, not reported; NSD, no significant difference; ROM, range of motion; SANE, Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation; SR, single row; UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles; WORC, Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index.