Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4052635 | Clinics in Sports Medicine | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the athlete generally occur from either high-energy contact or repetitive overhead activity. Surgical management of these injuries with a technique that maximizes footprint contact while providing a gap-resistant repair may enhance an optimal healing environment. The elite overhead athlete with a full-thickness tear has a relatively poor prognosis, and requires special consideration.
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Authors
Maxwell C. Park, Neal S. ElAttrache,