Current Concept of Management of Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tear
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
; : 209-217, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-171406
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ABSTRACT
Most studies on the pathophysiology, natural history, diagnosis by imaging and outcomes after operative or nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tear have focused on those of full-thickness tears, resulting in limited knowledge of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. However, a partial-thickness tear of the rotator cuff is a common disorder and can be the cause of persistent pain and dysfunction of the shoulder joint in the affected patients. Recent updates in the literatures shows that the partial-thickness tears are not merely mild form of full-thickness tears. Over the last decades, an improved knowledge of pathophysiology and surgical techniques of partial-thickness tears has led to more understanding of the significance of this tear and better outcomes. In this review, we discuss the current concept of management for partial-thickness tears in terms of the pathogenesis, natural history, nonoperative treatment, and surgical outcomes associated with the commonly used repair techniques.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Shoulder Joint
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Rotator Cuff
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Natural History
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article