Rotator Cuff Tear

Editor(s): Maffulli, N. (London)
 

Operative Management of Partial- and Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Franceschi F.a,b · Papalia R.a,b · Palumbo A.a,b · Del Buono A.a,b · Maffulli N.c · Denaro V.a,b

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aDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery and bCentro Integrato di Ricerca (CIR), Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy; cCentre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London, UK

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Maffulli N (ed): Rotator Cuff Tear. Med Sport Sci. Basel, Karger, 2012, vol 57, pp 100–113
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Published online: October 04, 2011
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Number of Print Pages: 14
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ISBN: 978-3-8055-9814-9 (Print)
eISBN: 978-3-8055-9815-6 (Online)

Abstract

Repair of rotator cuff tears (RCT) is challenging. In RC tears, a partial (PTRCTs) or full (RCTs) discontinuation of one or more of the muscles or tendons and may occur as a result of traumatic injury or degeneration over a period of years. Many factors seem to contribute to the final outcome and a considerable number of variations during the decision-making process of patients with RCTs exist. Accurate diagnosis is fundamental to guide correct management, and the tear pattern should be carefully evaluated to plan the appropriate repair. Both non-operative and operative treatments are used to relieve pain and restore movement and function of the shoulder. Different surgical options are available. The present review describes the current evidence about diagnosis and management of partial and complete rotator tears.

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eISBN: 978-3-8055-9815-6 (Online)

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