Comparative effectiveness of nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tears
The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence examining the effectiveness of nonoperative and operative interventions for the treatment of rotator cuff tears. The report is intended for a broad audience, including professional societies developing clinical prac...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Rockville, MD
Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
2010, [2010]
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| Series: | Comparative effectiveness review
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence examining the effectiveness of nonoperative and operative interventions for the treatment of rotator cuff tears. The report is intended for a broad audience, including professional societies developing clinical practice guidelines, patients and their care providers, as well as researchers conducting studies on treatments of this condition. Outcomes of interest include health-related quality of life, shoulder function, time to return to work, cuff integrity, pain, range of motion and strength of the shoulder |
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| Item Description: | Title from PDF t.p. - "July 2010." |
| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (various pagings) illustrations |