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. 2020 Dec 17;12(12):e12123. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12123

Figure 17. Geographic Trends in Public Interest in Rotator Cuff Surgery (Pre-CMS and AAOS Recommendations).

Figure 17

United States map illustrating the states with the highest Google Trends search volumes for rotator cuff surgery. In the 30 days prior to March 19, 2020; interest in “rotator cuff surgery” was highest in Alabama (100%), Rhode Island (93%), Iowa (90%), Kentucky (84%), and Arkansas (84%). Note: A darker shade indicates greater search volumes.

CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; AAOS: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons