Rotator Cuff Injury

NEW ORLEANS — Although augmentation of rotator cuff pathology with patches and grafts may play a role in decreasing the retear rate, a presenter said more research is needed to define the best indications and graft source.

NEW YORK — Despite a high rate of graft failure, results presented here showed improved functional outcomes after superior capsular reconstruction for massive rotator cuff tears.

BOSTON — According to a presenter at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, time had a significant impact on rotator cuff tear size progression from preoperative MRI-measured dimensions to dimensions taken at the time of repair.