title: Current perspectives on rotator cuff anatomy.
abstract: Understanding the anatomy of the rotator cuff and the surrounding structures that influence its function is essential to treating rotator cuff disease. During the past decade, advances in basic science and surgical technology have improved our knowledge of this anatomy. This review article presents the current concepts on rotator cuff anatomy and how they should be used in the surgical management of rotator cuff tears.
authors.affiliation: Midwest Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: DeFranco
authors.forename: Brian J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D000174:Acromion / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation; D054850:Osteophyte / Q000601:surgery; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation