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Does the presence of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear influence outcome after proximal humeral fractures?

April 26, 2017cuff fractures full-thickness humeral influence outcome presence proximal rotator tear

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Does the presence of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear influence outcome after proximal humeral fractures?

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Prevalence of rotator cuff tears increases with advancing age. Despite proximal humeral fractures being common in the elderly, the influence of a coexistent rotator cuff tear on outcome has, to our knowledge, not been previously investigated. This study prospectively assessed whether the presence of a rotator cuff tear in association with a proximal humeral fracture influences functional prognosis.