title: Understanding and preventing complications in repairing rotator cuff tears.
abstract: Repair of rotator cuff tears is a common procedure. Prior to approaching this surgery, it should be realized that each surgical step can lead to complications, including those related to positioning and anaesthesia. Stiffness, infection and failure of repair are the more frequent complications reported.
authors: Leonardo
authors: L
authors: Osti
authors: Rocco
authors: R
authors: Papalia
authors: Angelo
authors: A
authors: Del Buono
authors: Vincenzo
authors: V
authors: Denaro
authors: Nicola
authors: N
authors: Maffulli
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome