Adherence to clinical guidelines in treating degenerative disorders of the supraspinatus tendon: A descriptive baseline analysis of surgical vs. conservative approaches in a 12-month observational study
Christopher J Hodgetts, Karl Vincent, Lee Daffin, Yvonne Learmonth · 2026
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Christopher Hodgetts and co-authors report a baseline analysis, published in 2026, on how doctors treat a worn shoulder tendon. The tendon is the supraspinatus, part of the group that lifts and steadies the arm. Care guidelines advise rest based care for many cases and surgery for full tears, yet doctors vary in what they choose.
In a French study across several centers, four clinicians assessed patients with shoulder pain and chose surgery or conservative care, then followed them for a year. Most cases of impingement and tendinopathy were managed without surgery, while full tears drew more surgical choices. Patients sent to surgery also had worse pain at the start, matching the guidelines in broad terms.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Christopher J Hodgetts, Karl Vincent, Lee Daffin, Yvonne Learmonth |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |