Conservative care or surgery for rotator cuff tears?

J Fam Pract. 2020 Mar;69(2):66-72.

Abstract

Selecting the appropriate Tx for the patient's circumstances- including age, activity level, and the size and depth of the tear-boosts the chances of a favorable outcome.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Clinical Decision-Making*
  • Conservative Treatment / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Patient Selection
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries / therapy*
  • Sex Factors
  • Treatment Outcome