Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Surgical

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about surgical repair of the rotator cuff and postoperative management?

• A)Regardless of the size of the cuff tear, the shoulder is immobilized in an abduction splint for a period of time after surgery.
• B)If the size and severity of the tears are similar, rehabilitation after repair of an acute, traumatic cuff tear typically progresses more rapidly than after repair of an atraumatic tear associated with chronic impingement.
• C)Detachment of the deltoid from its proximal insertion is a necessary component of a traditional open repair or an arthroscopically assisted repair (mini-open).
• D)The quality of the patient's tissues (tendon and bone) has little to no impact on the progression of rehabilitation.

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