The Rotator Cuff Healing Index: A New Scoring System to Predict Rotator Cuff Healing After Surgical Repair

2018151 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sae Hoon Kim · Seoul National University Hospital

Joo Han Oh · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Abstract

A numerical scoring system including significant clinical and radiological factors was designed to predict healing of the rotator cuff after surgical repair. This scoring system helped predict the adequacy of the repair and assist in deciding the appropriate treatment options.

Topics & Keywords

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 47, Issue 1, pp. 173-180

DOI: 10.1177/0363546518810763

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