title: Diagnosis and treatment of cuff tear arthropathy.
abstract: Rotator cuff tears account for a significant majority of shoulder pain presentations. Without diagnosis and management, advanced cuff tears may progress to cuff tear arthropathy, a degenerative arthritis condition of the shoulder. This article discusses the causes and management of cuff tear arthropathy, including definitive treatment with reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: Wade D. Aumiller is a PA student at the University of Texas Pan American in Edinburg, Tex. Thomas M. Kleuser practices orthopedic surgery in Fort Worth, Tex. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Wade D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Aumiller
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Kleuser
mesh_terms: D000072228:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012307:Risk Factors; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*