Editorial Commentary: Subacromial Decompression Is Unnecessary in Most Routine Rotator Cuff Repairs.

Solomon, Daniel J · Arthroscopy · 2017

editorial · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

There is no need to perform subacromial decompression in partial bursal-sided rotator cuff repairs to obtain a good result. This, paired with the findings of previous studies of full-thickness rotator cuff repairs, suggests that extrinsic factors rarely affect the rotator cuff.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy