In:
Orthopedics, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 25, No. 11 ( 2002-11), p. 1255-1257
Abstract:
Abstract Some authors have recommended that rotator cuff tears 〈 50% of tendon thickness be debrided and those involving 〉 50% of the tendon be treated with miniopen repair. We hypothesize that if indications for selecting between simple debridement and tendon repair were appropriate, then both groups should have comparable outcomes. Thirty-nine patients with partial rotator cuff tears met inclusion criteria and were available for retrospective analysis. Twenty-six percent of patients who underwent debridement and 12.5% of patients who had mini-open repair had unsatisfactory results according to Neer's criteria.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0147-7447
,
1938-2367
DOI:
10.3928/0147-7447-20021101-16
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
2002
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