Making up some of the most common shoulder conditions, rotator cuff pathologies are a leading cause of shoulder pain and instability. Understanding the intricate balance of the rotator cuff tendons is required for successful treatment to achieve joint preservation and restoration of function.
Rotator Cuff Pathologies
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General Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears significantly impact healthy glenohumeral kinematics needed for daily activities. Current treatment concepts explore surgical advances, including repair techniques, augmentation with autografts and allografts, and options for irrepar...
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Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears
The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor comprise the posterosuperior rotator cuff. Tears affecting this functional unit may involve a variety of treatment approaches, including repair, cable reconstruction, and superior capsular reconstructio...
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Subscapularis Tendon Tears
The subscapularis plays a crucial role in balancing the force couples of the glenohumeral joint. Subscapularis tendon tear size and location, along with patient-specific considerations, help determine the most appropriate treatment options, ranging fro...
