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Missed rotator cuff tears in polytraumatized patients.

Charles S Grimshaw1, Lisa K Cannada, Adnan Cutuk

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri. skaar@slu.edu.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|November 27, 2013
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Summary

Early identification of rotator cuff tears in polytraumatized patients is crucial. Missed or irreparable tears can lead to devastating consequences, particularly for active individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Rotator cuff tears can be debilitating if not identified early in polytraumatized patients.
  • Traumatic rotator cuff tears are frequently massive and retract rapidly.
  • Delayed diagnosis or irreparable tears have severe consequences, especially for young, active individuals.

Observation:

  • This article presents two cases of initially untreated rotator cuff tears in polytraumatized patients.
  • A brief review of the relevant medical literature is included.

Findings:

  • Untreated rotator cuff tears in polytraumatized patients can lead to significant morbidity.
  • The potential for rapid retraction and irrepairability highlights the need for prompt diagnosis.

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Implications:

  • Emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears in polytrauma.
  • Highlights the long-term functional deficits associated with missed or irreparable tears.
  • Suggests a need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance in polytraumatized individuals.