The management of rotator cuff tears in the elderly.
Rotator cuff tears occur commonly in the elderly causing significant pain and disability. In light of new treatment options developed over recent years, this article reviews the diagnosis and operative options available for this condition.
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Benedict A
BA
Rogers
Nick J
NJ
Little
David M
DM
Ricketts
D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*