Treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Irreparable rotator cuff tears are a challenging problem for patients and surgeons. There are several treatment options, but deciding the correct one for each patient can be difficult. Treatment options include physical therapy, arthroscopy, muscle transfers, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and hemiarthroplasty. An understanding of the patient's chief complaint and their functional ability to elevate their arm above horizontal should guide the treatment. This article reviews the current literature on various treatment options for irreparable rotator cuff tears, then outlines an algorithm for determining treatment.

publication date

  • December 1, 2011

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3261244

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0037714221

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1067/mse.2003.128137

PubMed ID

  • 22021014

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 4