title: Editorial Commentary: How Do We Tell Patients Their Rotator Cuff Tear Is Massive?
abstract: Surgeons may tell patients that arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tear results in clear improvement in patient outcomes. However, a limitation of the medical literature is that pooled findings may not be generalizable to all patients.
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lubowitz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*