Editorial Commentary: How Do We Tell Patients Their Rotator Cuff Tear Is Massive?
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26652154.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.09.004.
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Abstract
Surgeons may tell patients that arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tear results in clear improvement in patient outcomes. However, a limitation of the medical literature is that pooled findings may not be generalizable to all patients.
Medical subject headings
- Rotator Cuff
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
Anatomy
- shoulder