A comparison of partial repair with arthroscopic margin convergence suture and open superior capsular reconstruction in patients with massive rotator cuff tear

Introduction: Massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) remain a controversial problem for clinicians. There are several recommendations in the literature, from various surgical techniques to the effectiveness of conservative treat-ment. In this study, we aimed to compare clinical outcomes and functional results of open superior capsular reconstruction for massive rotator cuff tear and arthroscopic partial rotator cuff repair with margin convergence. Material and methods: This study included 40 patients with massive rotator cuff tears that could not be treated with arthroscopic partial repair with margin convergence or open superior capsular reconstruction. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to the treatment method. Patient assignments for each group were not randomized. Group 1 consisted of 20 patients who underwent open superior capsular reconstruction