AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Rotator Cuff Tears in Adults (Clinician Guide)

QualityTool:
Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Rotator Cuff Tears in Adults (Clinician Guide)

Description
This guide for clinicians summarizes the comparative effectiveness of interventions to manage rotator cuff tears. Both nonoperative and operative treatments are discussed, as well as and how to present these options to patients.

The guide covers the following topics:

* Key clinical issue
* Background information
* Conclusions
* Clinical bottom line
* Additional issues
* What to discuss with your patients
* Resources for patients
* Gaps in knowledge
* Future research needs
* Ordering information

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at:
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and -reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=544
The PDF version of this tool is available at:
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/67/544/rotator%20cuff-clin ician.pdf

Developer

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), John M. Eisenberg Center at Baylor College of Medicine
Funding Sources

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Rotator Cuff Tears in Adults (Clinician Guide)