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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Appropriate Use Criteria for Optimizing the Management of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

CPG
Date: Friday, September 20, 2013

Overview

This guideline focuses specifically on the evaluation and management of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in adults. It does not cover rotator cuff reinjury, those with a history of rotator cuff treatment, partial-thickness tears, or related rotator cuff conditions.

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Resource Details

Date: September 20, 2013
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Shoulder Conditions

Patient Age

Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44)

Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

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