Risk Factors Affecting Rotator Cuff Retear After Arthroscopic Repair: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

Retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) consistently challenges medical staff and patients, and the incidence of retear after surgery is 10-94%. The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors that cause retear after ARCR and provide theoretical guidance for clinical intervention to reduce the occurrence of postoperative rotator cuff retear.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research