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A Lengthy Delay in Rotator Cuff Surgery May Increase the Odds of Needing a Revision

A Lengthy Delay in Rotator Cuff Surgery May Increase the Odds of Needing a Revision

According to a retrospective study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), patients who underwent surgery 6 weeks to 12 months after a rotator cuff tear diagnosis had better outcomes than those who delayed surgery for more than 12 months.

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American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsArthroscopy Association of North AmericaAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports MedicineAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons