New York and Greenwich, CT
September 22, 2021
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS is pleased to announce the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
publication of his article Diagnosis and Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review in the September 13, 2021 – Volume – Issue – 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01092. The purpose of this article is to provide a detailed review of the etiology and natural history of PRCTs, as well as diagnosis, and current management to guide clinical decision-making and formulate an algorithm for management of PRCTs for the orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. Plancher is the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Chair of the Board of Speciality.
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopedics. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York.
Plancher Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopedic care. plancherortho.com.

