Midterm results after revision rotator cuff reconstruction: Can ultrasound predict outcome of revision surgery?

Conclusion(1) Clinical outcomes after revision RCR improve in both patients with an intact RC and those with a retear at midterm follow-up. (2) Ultrasound seems to be a useful tool to predict whether reconstruction of recurrent rotator cuff tears is feasible.Level of evidenceIV, Case series.

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Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - May 20, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

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