title: Current concepts in the management of irreparable rotator cuff tears.
abstract: Irreparable rotator cuff tears can be painful and cause significant limitation of shoulder function. Treatment protocols have been proposed but there is no current gold standard for their management. This article summarizes the evidence for current practice in their treatment.
authors.affiliation: Upper Limb and Sports Orthopaedics Trauma Fellow, Cardiff Orthopaedics Sports Unit, University Hospital of Llandough, Cardiff CF64 2XX.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Javed
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cardiff Orthopaedics Sports Unit, University Hospital of Llandough, Cardiff.
authors.forename: Angus
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Cardiff Orthopaedics Sports Unit, University Hospital of Llandough, Cardiff.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D000072228:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder; D001182:Arthroscopy; D062785:Hemiarthroplasty; D006801:Humans; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D064171:Superficial Back Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*