Rotator Cuff
Open Access
- 13 April 2021
- book chapter
- other
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract
Shoulder pain accounts for 16% of the musculoskeletal complaints and represents an important cause of absenteeism of work. Abnormalities of the rotator cuff, including tears, are frequently seen on imaging studies. Unfortunately, asymptomatic tears are frequent, up to 60% in patients older than 60 years old; therefore clinical correlation is essential. New anatomical concepts and new surgical techniques have evolved within the entire spectrum of lesions. It is essential to be aware of the information that is important for the decision-making as this information should stand out in our reports. In this course we will therefore review the different rotator cuff tears and its differential diagnosis.Keywords
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