Results of surgical repair of full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff.

Gupta, R; Leggin, B G; Iannotti, J P · Orthop Clin North Am · 1997

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Abstract

Shoulder pain is often caused by pathologic conditions of the rotator cuff. Many investigators have studied the factors that influence the outcome after rotator cuff repair. This article reviews the different factors and the various methods of reporting outcome after shoulder surgery.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy