title: The pathology of the rotator cuff of the shoulder.
abstract: The pathology of the rotator cuff of the shoulder, which is often regarded as synonymous with the condition known as peri-arthritis of the shoulder, comprises: calcified tendinopathy, tendinosis, the acromio-humeral friction syndrome and rupture of the rotator cuff tendons. The authors analyse the various aspects of these pathological conditions in the light of recent physiopathological and clinical findings.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000503:physiopathology