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Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears

Systematic Review ARCHIVED Jul 5, 2010
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The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence examining the effectiveness of nonoperative and operative interventions for the treatment of rotator cuff tears. The report is intended for a broad audience, including professional societies developing clinical practice guidelines, patients and their care providers, as well as researchers conducting studies on treatments of this condition. Outcomes of interest include health-related quality of life, shoulder function, time to return to work, cuff integrity, pain, range of motion and strength of the shoulder.

Journal Publications

Seida JC, LeBlanc C, Schouten JR, Mousavi SS, Hartling L, Vandermeer B, et al. Systematic Review: Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153:246-255. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-153-4-201008170-00263.

Project Timeline

Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears

Jan 1, 2005
Topic Initiated
Jul 5, 2010
Systematic Review Archived
Page last reviewed December 2019
Page originally created November 2017

Internet Citation: Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears. Content last reviewed December 2019. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/rotator-cuff-tear/research

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