SHORT-TERM CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF SHOULDER FUNCTION FOLLOWING ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR

<p><strong>Aim:</strong> Rotator cuff tears not only cause pain; they can also lead to decreased range of motion in the shoulder joint, weakened muscle strength, and significant limitations in an individual's daily activities. The goal of rotator cuff repair is to improve pain, range of motion, and muscle strength, thereby increasing overall functional capacity. This study aims to compare shoulder function, pain level, and daily living activity level before and after rotator cuff repair in patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, using valid and reliable clinical scales reported by both the patient and evaluated by the physician.<strong> Materials and Methods</strong>: A retrospective cohort consisting of 32 patients (14 females and 18 males) aged between 45 and 66 years who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair was evaluated. Orthomed Turkey surgical implants were used in surgical procedures. Patients' visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), Constant-Murley (CMS) scores, and Simple Shoulder Test (SST) scores were recorded before surgery and 2 years after surgery.<strong> Results:</strong> When comparing the SST, CMS, VAS, and ASES scores of the subjects before and after rotator cuff repair, statistically significant differences were observed in all cases (p<0.05).<strong>Conclusion:</strong> Following rotator cuff repair, significant improvements in short-term postoperative VAS, STS, CMS, and ASES scores, along with significant short-term improvements in pain, shoulder function, functional capacity, and range of motion, have been achieved, supporting its effectiveness as a clinical and functional treatment option.<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0424/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>