Association of Preoperative Testosterone Replacement Therapy with Postoperative Complications Following Rotator Cuff Repair

Key Points

• Postoperative complications are significantly associated with testosterone replacement therapy during rotator cuff repair.
• Complications were observed in 25% of patients undergoing testosterone therapy versus 10% without it.
• Analysis of registry records identifies the impact of preoperative endocrine function on surgical outcomes.
• Findings may highlight the need for careful management of hormone therapy prior to surgical interventions.