Consensus Statement on the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears – A Delphi Approach by the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

Management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) remains controversial due to variability in patient features and outcomes contributing to a lack of unanimity in treatment recommendations. The purpose of this study was to implement the Delphi process using experts from the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) to determine areas of consensus regarding treatment options for a variety of MIRCTs.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 8, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Patrick St. Pierre, Peter J. Millett, Joseph A. Abboud, Frank A. Cordasco, Derek J. Cuff, David M. Dines, Grant J. Dornan, Xavier A. Duralde, Leesa M. Galatz, Charles M. Jobin, John E. Kuhn, William N. Levine, Jonathan C. Levy, Mark A. Mighell, Matthew T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research