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Superior Capsular Reconstruction In The Active Population With A Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear, Hernandez Emmanuel

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

The prevalence of rotator cuff tears is a leading cause of upper extremity functional disability and affects people across the lifespan. The primary age groups that are diagnosed include young adults as well as the elderly population. Early diagnosis and identification of rotator cuff injuries are paramount for the appropriate treatment to be facilitated. Approximately one-fifth of rotator cuff tears (RCT) are diagnosed as “massive” and prove to be difficult for orthopedic surgeons to repair. If the massive RCT is also diagnosed as “irreparable”, surgical intervention is technically difficult and is a challenging procedure. Historically, treatment options have been limited …