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Few studies are considering acute traumatic rotator cuff tears in previously asymptomatic patients. The purpose of the current study was to investigate if delay of surgery, age at repair and the number of cuff tendons involved affected the structural and clinical outcomes.
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A retrospective review of our computerized database identified 49 patients repaired at our institution between May 2004 until May 2009 due to acute traumatic rotator cuff tears. 42 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, were willing to participate in a follow-up evaluation after written and oral informed consent.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Lars Adolfsson, Associate Professor | Department of Orthopeadic, Linkoeping University Hospital | Study Director |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 6839586 | Background | Bassett RW, Cofield RH. Acute tears of the rotator cuff. The timing of surgical repair. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1983 May;(175):18-24. | |
| 17621294 | Background | Lahteenmaki R, Lawrence S. Public biotech 2006 - the numbers. Nat Biotechnol. 2007 Jul;25(7):729-37. doi: 10.1038/nbt0707-729. No abstract available. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000070636 | Rotator Cuff Injuries |
| ID | Term |
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| D012421 | Rupture |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D000070599 | Shoulder Injuries |
| D013708 | Tendon Injuries |
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