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Rotator Cuff Re-Tears: An Orthopedic Surgeon's Guide to Risk Factors & Surgical Decisions | The Sports Medicine Research Rundown - Ep. 15
Why do up to 21% of rotator cuff repairs fail? In this episode, we're joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hoberman, a fellowship-trained expert from the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine, to dissect the complexities of rotator cuff re-injury and poor surgical outcomes.
Dr. Hoberman provides a surgeon's insight into the critical risk factors that every physical therapist and athletic trainer must understand, including age, smoking, diabetes, and the crucial role of fatty infiltration. We explore the clinical decision-making process, from initial evaluation and special tests to determining if…
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