When do recurrent rotator cuff tears occur after arthroscopic repair of large and massive tears?
Recurrent rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic repair of large and massive tears occur most frequently within the first 3 months postoperatively and are associated with worse clinical outcomes.
Recurrent rotator cuff tears are not uncommon after arthroscopic repair of large and massive tears. These recurrent tears appear to occur more frequently in the early postoperative period (within the first 3 months) and are associated with inferior clinical outcomes.
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