COMPLICATIONS OF ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR

Complications are reported in 10.5% of shoulders undergoing rotator cu ff repair, but little attention has been directed toward this aspect o f the procedure. A total of 116 shoulders undergoing rotator cuff repa ir were studied carefully relative to complications and risk factors. Complications occurred in 44 of these shoulders (38%). A major surgica l complication affecting the final result occurred in 19 shoulders (16 %). In order of frequency, the complications of tendon healing were fr ozen shoulder, deep infection, and dislocation. Many risk factors were also identified.