Factors affecting return to work following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Background: Prolonged work absence following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is a major concern, yet factors influencing return to work are poorly understood. The primary aim of this study is to retrospectively assess the proportion of patients who successfully resume equivalent occupational demands after ARCR, along with the time taken for their return to work.

Methods: Eighty-three patients underwent ARCR.