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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713764
Rotator Cuff Healing
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Abstract
The present article broadly addresses the aspects that interfere with the healing process of the rotator cuff. Life habits, such as smoking and alcoholism, are considered, systemic factors such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity, as well as local factors, among which are those related to the pre, peri, and postoperative periods. From an extensive literature review, with the citation of 60 scientific articles from both Western and Eastern literature, the authors intend to deepen the theme by bringing to medical practice conducts based on new established concepts.
Keywords
rotator cuff injuries/diagnosis - rotator cuff injuries/epidemiology - rotator cuff injuries/surgery - wound healingPublication History
Received: 11 February 2020
Accepted: 15 April 2020
Article published online:
24 September 2020
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