What influences the decision to undergo rotator cuff repair surgery: A survey of clinician's perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many factors may influence a patient's decision to undergo rotator cuff repair surgery. The aim of this survey was to understand from a clinician's perspective how different factors influence the likelihood of a patient undergoing a repair.

Methods

An online survey presenting a range of clinical scenarios was distributed through professional networks to understand how each patient related factor influenced the likelihood of a patient undergoing a rotator cuff repair.

Results

One hundred three clinicians completed the survey. Clinicians indicated that patients were more likely to undergo a repair if they were younger, had a traumatic or larger tear, high pain levels (64.1%), high functional demands (93.2%), and arm weakness (86.4%). Surgery was less likely i

SUBMITTER: Pitt L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559883 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature