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Surgical Options for Failed Rotator Cuff Repair, except Arthroplasty: Review of Current Methods  

Kim, Jangwoo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Ryu, Yunki (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Kim, Sae Hoon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow / v.23, no.1, 2020 , pp. 48-58 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although the prevalence of rotator cuff tears is dependent on the size, 11% to 94% of patients experience retear or healing failure after rotator cuff repair. Treatment of patients with failed rotator cuff repair ranges widely, from conservative treatment to arthroplasty. This review article attempts to summarize the most recent and relevant surgical options for failed rotator cuff repair patients, and the outcomes of each treatment, except arthroplasty.
Keywords
Rotator cuff; Tendon transfers; Arthroscopic surgery; Subacromial impingement syndrome; Reconstructive surgical procedures;
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