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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Definitions:

Subduction

The process whereby one tectonic plate moves under another plate and is forced to sink into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Normal Faulting

A type of faulting where the crust is extended and the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall.

Partly Metamorphic

Relating to rocks that have been partially altered in structure or composition by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

High Pressure

A condition of the atmosphere where the air pressure is higher than the surrounding area, often leading to stable weather conditions.