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Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears [Internet] - PubMed

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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2010 Jul. Report No.: 10-EHC050-EF.

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Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears [Internet]

Jennifer C Seida et al.

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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.

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Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Contract No. 290-02-0023. Prepared by: University of Alberta Evidence-based Practice Center.