The substantial economic burden of rotator cuff pathology: A nationwide cost-of-illness study.

A nationwide cost-of-illness analysis reveals that rotator cuff pathology imposes a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems, encompassing direct costs such as surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and imaging, as well as indirect costs from lost productivity. The findings highlight the cumulative economic impact of this common musculoskeletal condition across a broad patient population. These data have practical implications for physical therapists and policymakers when evaluating the value of conservative management strategies versus surgical intervention.

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