Surgical repairs of the Rotator Cuff Tears

Surgical repairs of the Rotator Cuff Tears

Authors

  • S M H Jafri
  • W A Khan
  • M Pervaiz
  • A Ghaffar
  • S Raziq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v8i1.1629

Keywords:

Rotator cough, acromion plasty

Abstract

Evaluation of 15 cases who underwent surgical rotator cuff repair is presented. This study extends from 1995 to 2001. Cases operated by senior author have been included in this study. The follow up ranges from 9 months to 4 years. Evaluation includes study as regard to pain relief, range of motion and strength achieved after surgery. In all cases acromion- plasty was done. Rotator cuff problem is a well-know cause of pain and disability in shoulder especially in old age. Good results after surgical repair of rupture rotator cuff have been well documented. To our best knowledge this is the first study in this country about results of surgical rotator cuff repair.

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08/24/2017

How to Cite

Jafri, S. M. H., Khan, W. A., Pervaiz, M., Ghaffar, A., & Raziq, S. (2017). Surgical repairs of the Rotator Cuff Tears. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v8i1.1629

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