Ruptures of the rotator cuff
Neviaser, R.J.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 18(3): 387-394
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 3327028 Document Number: 291737
Tears of the rotator cuff are a common entity. These tears frequently require surgical decompression and reconstruction. A number of options are available, depending on the quality of the tissues and one's ability to close the tear directly. Fortunately, in almost all cases direct closure of the cuff is possible after decompression. Early postoperative passive motion is useful in hastening recovery. Resistive exercises should be avoided early in the rehabilitation period.