Curative effect comparison between open surgery and arthroscopy in the treatment of calcific supraspinatus tendinitis

Objective:To compare the clinical effects between open surgery and arthroscopy in the treatment of calcific supraspinatus tendinitis.Methods:Thirty calcific supraspinatus tendinitis patients treated with operation were divided into the open surgery group(13 cases) and shoulder arthroscopy group(17 cases).The shoulder function recovery in two groups were evaluated by UCLA scoring system of the shoulder joint,Constant-Murley score,VAS pain score and simple shoulder test(SST) questionnaire before and after operation.Results:All patients were followed up for 7 to 27 months.The postoperative six indexes in two groups were significantly improved compared with before operation(P<0.01).The differences of the UCLA score,Constant-Murley score and VAS pain score between two groups were not statistically significant after operation(P>0.05).The flexion,abduction and SST questionnaire in shoulder arthroscopy group were better than those in open surgery group(P<0.01).Conclusions:The treatment of calcific supraspinatus tendinitis with shoulder arthroscopy can significantly improve the shoulder function,which has the advantage of minimal invasion,safety and quick recovery.