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Suicide Risk Rises After Cuff Repair

A nationwide matched cohort study found higher suicide incidence more than 1 year following rotator cuff repair, though the findings were based on a small number of events

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 13, 2026

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    RCR patients have higher suicide rates post-surgery.

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    Study involved nearly 4000 patients aged over

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    Increased risk notably seen after the first year.

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    Persistent pain and rehabilitation difficulty may contribute to distress.

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    The study suggests mental health screenings post-RCR.

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    Findings not generalizable to all patients, as it focused on surgical candidates.

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    Risk factors include opioid exposure and prior antidepressant use.

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Suicide Risk Rises After Cuff Repair

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 13, 2026

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