title: Operative management of partial- and full-thickness rotator cuff tears.
abstract: Repair of rotator cuff tears (RCT) is challenging. In RC tears, a partial (PTRCTs) or full (RCTs) discontinuation of one or more of the muscles or tendons and may occur as a result of traumatic injury or degeneration over a period of years. Many factors seem to contribute to the final outcome and a considerable number of variations during the decision-making process of patients with RCTs exist. Accurate diagnosis is fundamental to guide correct management, and the tear pattern should be carefully evaluated to plan the appropriate repair. Both non-operative and operative treatments are used to relieve pain and restore movement and function of the shoulder. Different surgical options are available. The present review describes the current evidence about diagnosis and management of partial and complete rotator tears.
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Franceschi
authors: Rocco
authors: R
authors: Papalia
authors: Alessio
authors: A
authors: Palumbo
authors: Angelo
authors: A
authors: Del Buono
authors: Nicola
authors: N
authors: Maffulli
authors: Vincenzo
authors: V
authors: Denaro
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000503:physiopathology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing