Association Between Acromial Index and Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Abstract

An association between the size of the acromial index and that of full-thickness rotator cuff tears was not confirmed; however, a larger acromial index was associated with an increased number of tendons torn and anchors used for repair. In addition, patients with a larger acromial index had more disability as recorded by the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure and poorer physical health as measured by the Short Form-12 Physical Component Summary score.