Under Rotator Cuff Injuries section from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons published in March 2019. Rotator Cuff injury is one of the leading causes of shoulder-related disability which majorly contributes to musculoskeletal disability. Rotator cuff tears are largely caused by the normal wear and tear that goes along with aging and is commonly witnessed in working age population. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) group developed this clinical practice guideline for effective management of rotator cuff injuries.

What Is This Guideline About? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has developed this clinical practice guideline (based on a systematic review of published studies) the management of rotator cuff tears . This guideline provides practice recommendations and highlights various limitations in the literature that require future research. This…