Surgical Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Study of 40 Cases and Literature Review

Rotator cuff tears represent a leading cause of shoulder pain and disability, particularly in older adults. Surgical repair aims to restore function and reduce pain when conservative management fails. This retrospective study reports outcomes from 40 patients treated surgically for rotator cuff tears at the Orthopedic and Traumatology Department of avicenne Military Hospital in marrakech between January 2018 and December 2023. Clinical evaluation included the Constant score with a one-year follow-up. Results confirm the effectiveness of surgical repair in improving pain and function, aligning with published data emphasizing early surgical intervention in complete tears.