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Do elderly patients gain as much benefit from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair as their younger peers?

According to a 2023 systematic review, older patients (over 65-70 years) and younger patients show no significant difference in pain and shoulder function improvement after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. This surprising finding directly addresses the question: **do elderly patients gain as much benefit from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair as their younger peers?** While age-related factors like higher retear rates can influence outcomes, the evidence suggests that successful surgical intervention is possible across different age groups.