Surgery- RC tears

Question 1

3 options for RC tear

Answer 1

1. non operative
2. debridement
3. Surgery repair

Question 2

3 surgical interventions for RC tear

Answer 2

arthroscopic
mini-open/deltoid split
open with deltoid detachment

Question 3

Small/medium tear management

Answer 3

sling for 4 weeks
aarom at 3 weeks
aarom in sitting at 4 weeks
active at 6 weeks
resistance at 8 weeks

Question 4

Large/massive tear managment

Answer 4

sling 6-8 weeks
NO elevation/ER for 6-8 weeks
aarom at 4-6 weeks
Active at 8 weeks
resistance at 10 weeks