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Review
. 2008 Oct;27(4):719-29.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2008.07.003.

Treating full-thickness cuff tears in the athlete: advances in arthroscopic techniques

Maxwell C Park  1 , Neal S Elattrache
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Review

Treating full-thickness cuff tears in the athlete: advances in arthroscopic techniques

Maxwell C Park et al. Clin Sports Med. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the athlete generally occur from either high-energy contact or repetitive overhead activity. Surgical management of these injuries with a technique that maximizes footprint contact while providing a gap-resistant repair may enhance an optimal healing environment. The elite overhead athlete with a full-thickness tear has a relatively poor prognosis, and requires special consideration.

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