title: The rotator cuff. Commentary.
abstract: To add clinical perspective to the articles of this two-issue collection, eight prominent shoulder surgeons discuss their approach to the treatment of rotator cuff disease. There is broad agreement in many areas, however, significant controversies remain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York 10032, USA.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Flatow
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Altchek
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Gartsman
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Iannotti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Miniaci
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Pollock
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Savoie
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation