The shoulder function 'tipping-point' for elective rotator cuff repair: demographic and longitudinal trends

Autor: Anya Hall, BS, Donghoon Lee, BS, Richard Campbell, MD, Justin Palm, BS, Bradford Tucker, MD, Matthew Pepe, MD, Fotios Tjoumakaris, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: JSES International, Vol 6, Iss 5, Pp 828-832 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-6383
DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.05.004
Popis: Background: A patient's decision to undergo an elective orthopedic procedure is largely based on their symptoms and functional limitations. This point where patients choose to undergo surgery is known as the “tipping point.” The primary aim of this study is to determine the relationship between demographic parameters and the tipping point for elective rotator cuff repair. The secondary aim is to investigate if the tipping point is associated with mental health. The tertiary aim is to determine if the tipping point changes over time. Methods: Retrospective chart review was used to identify all patients who underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2020, with 1 of 3 board-certified orthopedic surgeons. Exclusion criteria included age
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