Long-Term Functional Outcome of Repair of Large and Massive Chronic Tears of the Rotator Cuff*

Abstract

Repair of a large or massive tear of the rotator cuff can have a satisfactory long-term outcome. The results of the present study suggest that more than one year is needed for complete restoration of strength. The strength of the affected shoulders still did not equal that of the unaffected, contralateral shoulders by the time of the long-term follow-up.