Does the critical shoulder angle decrease after acromioplasty? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder injuries in the older population. This study aimed to determine whether acromioplasty reliably decreases the critical shoulder angle (CSA) and describe any associated complications. Methods A systematic literature review was...

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Main Authors: Mingtao Zhang, Zhitao Yang, Borong Zhang, Tao Liu, Jin Jiang, Xiangdong Yun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-02927-7