title: Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair--Infection Rate After Rotator Cuff Repair With Arthroscopic, Open, and Mini-open Techniques.
abstract: In "Risk Factors for Infection After Rotator Cuff Repair," B. G. Vopat et al. report a lower rate of postoperative infection with an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair than with an open or mini-open approach. Although there were only 14 infections (infection rate of 0.77%), the reason for the preponderance of male patients, 13 of the 14 infections, needs further research to determine effective preventive strategies.
authors.forename: Jefferson C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Brand
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome