Duration of Smoking Cessation Needed to Achieve Retear Rates Comparable to Those of Nonsmokers After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

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• The research aims to determine how long smoking cessation is needed to reduce retear rates after rotator cuff repair to levels similar to nonsmokers.
• Analyzed retear rates in patients post-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
• Evaluated smoking history, specifically pack-years and cessation duration.
• Compared outcomes between smokers and nonsmokers regarding tendon healing.
• Sustained smoking cessation significantly lowers retear rates.
• At least 3 years of abstinence is necessary to match nonsmoker rates.
• Pack-years and cessation duration are independent predictors of healing outcomes.