Table 1.
Humeral Rotational Range of Motion for Each Abduction Angle and Conditions
| Intact | MCR | Box Biceps Superior Capsule Reconstruction | In Situ Single-Limb Tenodesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal rotation,° | ||||
| 0° abduction | 13.6 ± 3.4 | 17.1 ± 2.9 | 16.9 ± 3.7 | 18.6 ± 4.0 |
| 20° abduction | 21.2 ± 2.8 | 23.1 ± 2.7 | 23.5 ± 3.5 | 23.8 ± 3.5 |
| 40° abduction | 21.3 ± 3.1 | 24.1 ± 3.3∗ | 24.9 ± 3.7∗ | 25.3 ± 3.9 |
| External rotation,° | ||||
| 0° abduction | 104.0 ± 3.6 | 106.7 ± 3.7 | 108.1 ± 3.6∗† | 107.7 ± 3.6∗† |
| 20° abduction | 118.4 ± 2.4 | 118.6 ± 2.6 | 119.7 ± 2.5 | 118.8 ± 2.7 |
| 40° abduction | 120.6 ± 2.2 | 121.4 ± 2.4 | 123.4 ± 2.6 | 122.8 ± 2.5 |
| Total rotation,° | ||||
| 0° abduction | 117.6 ± 6.6 | 123.8 ± 6.4∗ | 125.1 ± 7.1 | 126.3 ± 7.4 |
| 20° abduction | 139.6 ± 4.6 | 141.7 ± 4.7 | 143.2 ± 5.5 | 142.6 ± 5.7 |
| 40° abduction | 141.9 ± 4.3 | 145.5 ± 4.6∗ | 148.4 ± 5.4∗ | 148.1 ± 5.5∗ |
NOTE. Data are presented as mean ± standard error of the mean. (P < .05 ∗vs intact; †vs MCT).
MCT, massive cuff tear.