Repair of RC tears in Patients aged 75 +

What affects tendon healing?(6)

Size

Extent of tear

Presence of fatty infiltration

Smoking and rehab protocol

Larger tear size is correlated with?

Mean age

Pts older than 60 were how many times more likely to experience a large tear and how many times more likely to experience a massive tear than younger pts?

2x, 3x

RC tears were a major cause of what in the elderly?

Depression

Most re tears occurred within how many months?

3-6 months after repair

What two things were associated with severity of osteoarthritis changes through long term follow up?

Age and initial tear size

Secondary GH OA occurred in pts older than?

75 years old

Pts older than 75 years were found to have what kind of results and pt satisfaction post RCR?

Good

Massive tears had a higher risk for what?

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

Is RCR good for pts older than 75 yo?

Yes