The researchers reviewed data on 4,959 arthroscopic primary rotator cuff repair patients, of whom 553 required reoperation within the following three years and of whom 392 were for a revision rotator cuff repair. They found that patients who received a cortisone injection in the six months before surgery had a significantly increased risk of revision cuff repair, while patients who received a cortisone injection in the period six to 12 months prior to surgery displayed no increased risk compared to those who had no injection. Learn more...