Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows

Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows
Limited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery, research shows

For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving forward with surgical repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers also found that through arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR), these patients consistently saw significant functional improvements and relief from pain.

Source: Medical Xpress

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