Editorial Commentary: Is Arthroscopic In Situ Repair Effective for Long-Term Functional Recovery and Pain Relief in Symptomatic Partial Rotator Cuff Tears?

Lucca Lacheta; Peter J Millett

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2018.12.010

Editorial Commentary: Is Arthroscopic In Situ Repair Effective for Long-Term Functional Recovery and Pain Relief in Symptomatic Partial Rotator Cuff Tears?

Arthroscopy. 2019 Mar;35(3):703-705. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.12.010.

Authors

Lucca Lacheta¹, Peter J Millett¹

Affiliation

¹ Vail, Colorado.

PMID: 30827424
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.12.010

Abstract

Currently, although most evidence suggests that surgery is effective in treating symptomatic partial-thickness rotator cuff tears in patients with failure of nonoperative management and with a tear of more than 50% of the tendon thickness, there is little consensus on the best method of repair. Some surgeons would advocate completing the tear and repairing it, whereas others would advocate performing in situ repair. In our opinion, it is important to also consider treating the long head of the biceps tendon, which is frequently a source of pain at the time of or after surgery.

Publication types

Editorial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Comment

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy
Humans
Pain
Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff Injuries*
Rupture