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No benefits of acromioplasty in surgical treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tear
December 2015
No benefits of acromioplasty in surgical treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tear
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is acromioplasty necessary in the setting of full-thickness rotator cuff tears? A systematic review
J Orthop Traumatol. 2015 Sep;16(3):167-74.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
4 RCTs reporting the outcomes of patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with or without partial acromioplasty with concomitant release of the coracoacromial (CA) ligament for the treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tears were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The purpose of this study was to reevaluate the role of acromioplasty in the surgical treatment of rotator cuff...
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