title: Reconciling the paradox of rotator cuff repair versus debridement: a unified biomechanical rationale for the treatment of rotator cuff tears.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Orthopaedic Group 78258-3913.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Burkhart
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*