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| Rotator Cuff Tear Tx | 2013 AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
In absence of reliable evidence, AAOS workgroup’s opinion is that surgery not be performed for asymptomatic, full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Limited evidence supports rotator cuff repair as an option for pts w/ chronic, symptomatic, full-thickness tears. Access the AAOS Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment Appropriate Use Criteria.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Optimizing the Management of Rotator Cuff Problems. Guideline and Evidence Report. Adopted December 4, 2010.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Jan 26, 2021
Publication Year:
2013
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| [I] | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| AC | acromioclavicular |
| ASA | American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| AUC | Appropriate Use Criteria |
| SCOI | Southern California Orthopedic Institute |
| SSN | suprascapular nerve |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| I | = | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |