Table III.
Comparison of preoperative to postoperative changes in functional outcomes
| ICT group (n = 34) | CTA group (n = 68) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional assessment | |||
| VAS score | –4.7 ± 2.3 | –5.1 ± 2.6 | .470 |
| ASES score | 30.8 ± 13.3 | 34.0 ± 9.6 | .217 |
| Constant score | 21.3 ± 19.6 | 27.5 ± 17.2 | .102 |
| Range of motion | |||
| Active forward flexion, ° | 37.9 ± 23.2 | 61.5 ± 30.3 | <.01∗ |
| Abduction, ° | 42.1 ± 21.6 | 60.6 ± 22.2 | <.01∗ |
| External rotation, ° | 11.2 ± 9.1 | 14.7 ± 12.5 | .145 |
| Internal rotation, level of spine† | 0.2 ± 1.3 | –0.2 ± 2.1 | .310 |
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.
∗
A statistically significant difference was noted.
†
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.