Natural History of Nonoperatively Treated Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears in Patients 60 Years Old or Younger
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- 10 February 2011
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 39 (4) , 710-714
Abstract
Background: Rotator cuff tears are the most frequent tendon injury in the adult population. However, the natural history of nonoperatively treated full-thickness tears is poorly defined. Knowledge of the expected evolution in tear size is important when considering nonoperative versus surgical care, especially in relatively young, active patients.Keywords
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