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Review
. 2022 Jan;53(1):69-76.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2021.08.003. Epub 2021 Oct 28.

Management of Acute Rotator Cuff Tears

Midhat Patel  1 , Michael H Amini  2
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Review

Management of Acute Rotator Cuff Tears

Midhat Patel et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

Acute, traumatic rotator cuff tears typically occur in younger patients with a fall on an outstretched hand, grabbing an object to catch oneself when falling, or a glenohumeral dislocation. These tears are best evaluated with MRI. Partial-thickness tears may be managed nonoperatively with physical therapy, NSAIDs, and injections. Full-thickness tears in most patients should be managed with surgical repair as soon as possible, with better outcomes shown when repaired within 4 months of injury.

Keywords: Acute; Repair; Rotator cuff; Tear; Traumatic.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure M. Patel has nothing to disclose. M.H. Amini is a consultant to Stryker and FX Shoulder.

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