Editorial Commentary: The Second Side Is as Good as the First After Bilateral Rotator Cuff Repair: Preach Patience to the Patients.

Favorito, Paul · Arthroscopy · 2018

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Symptomatic bilateral rotator cuff tears are common. How patients compare and rate each shoulder at different time points following staged repair is variable. At a minimum of 1-year follow-up after rotator cuff repair, patients should expect similar improvement in pain and validated outcome measures for each side.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy