Tears of the rotator cuff associated with neurologic disorders: a description of two cases.
Based on their clinical experience with the two cases described, the authors analyze the association between surgically treatable tear of the rotator cuff and neurologic pathology. A semeiologic sign is emphasized, which may be of help in differential diagnosis involving isolated lesion of the rotator cuff. Furthermore, after a review of the literature, the authors express doubts as to the type of surgical treatment to be carried out.
Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale G. Ceccarini, Riccione.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture