Table II.
Comparison of postoperative functional outcomes between ICT and CTA groups
| ICT group (n = 34) | CTA group (n = 68) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative functional assessment | |||
| VAS score | 1.8 ± 1.4 | 2.0 ± 1.6 | .528 |
| ASES score | 73.7 ± 7.5 | 72.5 ± 6.9 | .419 |
| Constant score | 64.7 ± 8.5 | 63.6 ± 9.3 | .553 |
| Postoperative range of motion | |||
| Active forward flexion, ° | 125.3 ± 18.6 | 121.9 ± 15.2 | .329 |
| Abduction, ° | 123.7 ± 19.0 | 119.7 ± 19.3 | .327 |
| External rotation, ° | 42.5 ± 14.2 | 38.4 ± 11.8 | .126 |
| Internal rotation, level of spine∗ | 22.1 ± 2.2 | 22.7 ± 2.0 | .181 |
ICT, irreparable cuff tear; CTA, cuff tear arthropathy; VAS, visual analog scale; ASES, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.
∗
The spinal level of internal rotation was numbered as follows: 1-7 for the first to seventh cervical vertebra, 8-19 for the first to twelfth thoracic vertebra, 20-24 for the first to fifth lumbar vertebra, 25 for the sacral vertebra, and 26 for the buttock.