Duration of Smoking Cessation Needed to Achieve Retear Rates Comparable to Those of Nonsmokers After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on February 28, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 5, Page 1126-1134, April 2026.
Background:Smoking increases retear rates after rotator cuff repair. However, the cessation duration required to achieve outcomes comparable to those of nonsmokers remains unclear.Purpose:To determine the cessation duration required for former smokers to ...
Background:Smoking increases retear rates after rotator cuff repair. However, the cessation duration required to achieve outcomes comparable to those of nonsmokers remains unclear.Purpose:To determine the cessation duration required for former smokers to ...