Clinical Study

Role of Serum Fibrinogen Levels in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears

Table 3

Extension of RC tear: RC tendon involved and fibrinogen serum levels.

High FNGNormal FNG

Extent of RC damage <3 cm6 (40%)26 (39%)
Extent of RC damage 3–5 cm6 (40%)30 (45%)
Extent of RC damage >5 cm3 (20%)11 (16%)
Supraspinatus7 (47%)24 (35%)
Supraspinatus + infraspinatus7 (47%)30 (45%)
Supraspinatus + subscapularis1 (6%)13 (20%)