Risk factors for the development of degenerative changes among patients undergoing rotator cuff repair: A systematic review

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the glenohumeral joint results in significant pain and functional limitations. It is unclear which risk factors increase the risk of developing glenohumeral OA amongst Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) patients. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the risk factors which may contribute to the development of osteoarthritic changes post-operatively. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed databases were …