Table 3.
Univariable analysis of radiologic findings associated with clinical outcomes after rotator cuff retear
| Radiologic finding | Value | p-value of clinical outcomes at last follow-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASES score | Constant score | ||
| AHI (mm) | 9.59±1.57 | 0.80 | 0.75 |
| CSA (°) | 38.51±3.03 | 0.02* | 0.01* |
| AI | 0.71±0.07 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
| Initial tear width (mm) | 15.11±6.26 | 0.70 | 0.48 |
| Initial tear length (mm) | 19.61±7.57 | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Retear width (mm) | 11.64±6.16 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Retear length (mm) | 14.56±8.75 | 0.01* | 0.19 |
| Variance in tear width† (mm) | –3.47±6.35 | <0.01* | 0.01* |
| Variance in tear length‡ (mm) | –5.04±7.91 | <0.01* | <0.01* |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
ASES: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, AHI: acromiohumeral interval, CSA: critical shoulder angle, AI: acromial index.
*
Statistically significant;
†
Tear width: anterior to posterior dimension of tear;
‡
Tear length: mediolateral dimension on tear.