Table 1.

Clinical scenarios

Clinical scenario 1

Preferred method of managing a full-thickness rotator cuff tear resulting in pain and poor function in a patient aged 70 years or over (presuming the patient is active, self caring and medically fit)

Clinical scenario 2

Preferred method of managing a full-thickness rotator cuff tear resulting in pain and poor function in a patient aged 60—69 years

Clinical scenario 3

Preferred method of managing a full-thickness rotator cuff tear resulting in pain and poor function in a patient aged less than 60 years