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In situ vs. tear completion: Surgical repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

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February 2016

In situ vs. tear completion: Surgical repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

Vol: 5| Issue: 2| Number:8| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2

Outcome Comparison Between in Situ Repair Versus Tear Completion Repair for Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Arthroscopy. 2015 Nov;31(11):2191-8

Contributing Authors:
YS Kim HJ Lee SH Bae H Jin HS Song

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100 patients with partial-thickness rotator cuff tear were randomized to receive surgical repair using either an in situ repair technique or tear completion repair technique. The purpose of the study was to compare the clinical outcomes of the two surgical techniques, and determine if in situ repair results in improved function of the rotator cuff. No significant differences in pain, function, or ...

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