Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	19497
Country	India

Received	2015-05-11 09:22
Peer-Review Started	2015-05-12 16:39
To Make the First Decision	2015-07-27 18:43
Return for Revision	2015-07-29 17:41
Revised	2015-08-04 06:13
Second Decision	2015-10-09 16:05
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-10-19 15:39
Articles in Press	2015-10-19 15:39
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Category	Allergy
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Rotator cuff tears: An evidence based approach
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Senthil Nathan Sambandam, Vishesh Khanna, Arif Gul and Varatharaj Mounasamy
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Senthil Nathan Sambandam, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopaedics, K.G. Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute, Arts College Road, Coimbatore 641018, Tamil Nadu, India. sam_senthil2002@yahoo.co.in
Key Words	Rotator cuff tears; Partial thickness tears; Full thickness tear; Natural history; Ultrasonography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Single row repair; Double row repair; Healing
Core Tip	Close attention to history and examination enables early diagnosis in the frequently asymptomatic rotator cuff tear. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging serve as excellent visualization tools. While conservative measures are successful in elderly patients with minimal lesions and demands, regular monitoring helps in isolating the surgical candidate. Early surgery should be considered in younger, healthier, active and symptomatic patients. Lower grades of tears do well with debridement alone while more severe lesions warrant a repair. Arthroscopic double-row repairs are superior in patients with massive tears. Satisfactory results are obtained with timely diagnosis and execution of the appropriate treatment modality.
Publish Date	2015-12-17 21:04
Citation	Sambandam SN, Khanna V, Gul A, Mounasamy V. Rotator cuff tears: An evidence based approach. World J Orthop 2015; 6(11): 902-918
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i11/902.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i11.902

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