Return To Golf Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate return golf following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) and the impact surgery on overall golfing performance. Patients who underwent RCR at a single institution between October 2012 2018 were identified. A 19-question online survey sent all patients with questions detailing Comparisons made pre post-operative performance, pain levels enjoyment game. total 127 our responded survey. Seventy-six percent golfers returned sport, 86% returning within one year surgery. reported no significant increase in handicap or decrease driving distance. proportion reporting shoulder during swing significantly decreased from 61% 19% (P < .0001) visual analog scale scores 5.90 ± 2.51 1.42 1.76 (p<.001). Fifty-two participants had more game repair. majority are able activity While slightly worse handicaps lower distance surgery, difference statistically insignificant. Repair torn cuffs is viable option for relief swing. Overall, felt that their did not worsen after very satisfied repairs.