Arthroscopic Biological Augmentation With Subacromial Bursa for Bursal Side Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Arthroscopic Biological Augmentation With Subacromial Bursa for Bursal Side Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

The investigators aimed to compare the results of acromioplasty + arthroscopic debridement and acromioplasty + augmentation with subacromial bursa.

Inclusion Criteria:

• bursal side rotator cuff tears in MRI sections
• Patients whose pain does not go away despite NSAIDs and standardized physical therapy by the same physiotherapist applied for 3 months
• 25-50% or 3-6 mm rotator cuff tear (Ellman grade 2) on the bursal side

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous surgery
• tears greater than 50% or 6 mm