Getting reliability data about the hospitals you’re considering for your care can help you choose better and avoid unnecessary risks.
Rotator cuff repair is a surgery focused on reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
An orthopedic surgery in the shoulder which uses a small camera to repair a partially torn
rotator cuff tendon or to reattach a completely torn tendon to the humerus (upper arm bone).
Takes place in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
Most patients go home the same day.
"From pre-op to post-op and beyond, I was treated life a professional athlete, with compassion, care and understanding. Today, my 56th birthday ... I benched pressed 315 pounds without any pain."
Success Rate
Out of 73 responses, 80% response rate.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
Testimonial
I was scared to death of anticipated pain and recovery. However, there was hardly any discomfort when the pain meds wore off. I have full range of motion and I have HSS to thank for it.
Lucy, Rotator Cuff Repair
Avoidable Hospital Visits
For outpatient procedures. Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
Procedure Volume
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
How much do endorsements from third parties really matter? The answer all depends on who’s doing the endorsing. Several groups of independent experts have dug deeper and found U.S. News & World Report to be the most credible of the various hospital rating systems.
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
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