Delaying rotator cuff repair surgery more than 12 months may be
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Delaying rotator cuff repair surgery may be associated with an increased risk of repair failure and need for revision surgery. Dr. Michael Fu is a shoulder specialist surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, the top ranked hospital for orthopedics, specializing in rotator cuff
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