Management of failed rotator cuff repair: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Recurrent tear after rotator cuff repair (RCR) is common. Conservative, and open and arthroscopic revisions, have been advocated to treat these failures.

Aim or objective

The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the different options for managing recurrent rotator cuff tears.

Evidence review

A search was conducted of level I through 4 studies from January 2000 to October 2015, to identify studies reporting on failed RCR. 10 articles were identified. The overall quality of evidence was very low.

Findings

Mid-term to long-term follow-up of patients treated conservatively revealed acceptable results; a persistent defect is a well-tolerated condition that only occasionally requires subsequent surgery. Conservative treatment might be indicate

SUBMITTER: Ladermann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4849215 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature