Editorial Commentary: Surgical Decision Making in the Court of Public Opinion for Arthroscopic Versus Open Rotator Cuff Repair.

Weber, Stephen C · Arthroscopy · 2026

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Multiple studies have established the trend toward arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in the US. While this study further establishes this trend, the literature supporting this change remains inconclusive. Given the increased cost of arthroscopic repair, further studies to support this technique would be desirable.

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