Repair of rotator cuff tears in patients aged 75 years and older: Does it make sense? A systematic review

• Main Authors: Chenyang Meng (Author), Boyong Jiang (Author), Ming Liu (Author), Fujia Kang (Author), Lingyue Kong (Author), Ting Zhang (Author), Caixia Wang (Author), Jingjuan Wang (Author), Changxu Han (Author), Yizhong Ren (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundRotator cuff injuries are common, and morbidity increases with age. The asymptomatic full-thickness tear rate is 40% in the over 75-year-old population.PurposeThis study aimed to systematically review the literature on the outcomes of rotator cuff repair among >75 years old patients.Stu...