Publications by authors named "Matthew Soderlund"
JSES Rev Rep Tech
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Surgical management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, particularly through arthroscopic debridement (AD) combined with other procedures, exhibits promising mid to long-term functional outcomes, especially for patients over 65 years old.
- A systematic review analyzed 16 studies involving 643 patients, noting significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes post-AD surgery, with an average follow-up of 46.5 months.
- Despite the positive results, 7% of patients required reoperations, primarily due to issues like rotator cuff arthropathy, indicating that while AD can be beneficial, there are risks associated with the procedure.
