Trends in rotator cuff repair rates and comorbidity burden among commercially insured patients younger than the age of 65 years, United States 2007-2016

Trends in rotator cuff repair rates and comorbidity burden among commercially insured patients younger than the age of 65 years, United States 2007-2016

Background: Prior US studies have shown increasing rotator cuff repair rates through 2009. We hypothesize that rotator cuff repair rates are continuing to increase and the comorbidity profiles of patients are becoming more complex over time. Methods: We identified rotator cuff repairs in a large US...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth L. Yanik, PhD, ScM, Aaron M. Chamberlain, MD, MSc, Jay D. Keener, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Subjects:
Rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopy
Hypertension
Diabetes
Hypercholesterolemia
Peripheral vascular disease
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666639121000663

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