Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries. Issue 5 (1st March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weber, Stephen; Chahal, Jaskarndip
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 28:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-03-01
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00463
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of current scientific and clinical research. The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to guide the clinician's ability to diagnose and treat rotator cuff tears in adults by providing evidence-based recommendations for key decisions that affect the management of patients with rotator cuff injuries. This guideline contains 33 recommendations, including both diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the work group highlighted the need for better research in the diagnosis and treatment of rotator cuff injuries.