Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients over 70 years of age: a systematic review

Abstract Background Failure of conservative treatment in patients over 70 years of age with a rotator cuff tear makes surgery a possible option, considering the increase in life expectancy and the high functional demands of elderly patients. The purpose of this systematic review of the literature wa...

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Main Authors: Chiara Fossati, Carlo Stoppani, Alessandra Menon, Luca Pierannunzii, Riccardo Compagnoni, Pietro S. Randelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-021-00565-z