Early Treatment of Shoulder Pathology Is Necessary but Not Enough Is Being Performed.

Lubowitz, James H; Brand, Jefferson C; Rossi, Michael J · Arthroscopy · 2022

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Delayed treatment of shoulder instability results in bone loss requiring more-complicated surgery, in turn resulting in less-optimal outcomes. Similarly, delayed treatment of repairable rotator cuff tears results in irreparable tears requiring more-complicated surgery and resulting in less-optimal outcomes. Delayed treatment of shoulder pathology is a problem. Solutions include education and research investigation.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy