Clin Should Elbow.  2024 Mar;27(1):79-87. 10.5397/cise.2022.01417.

Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a review of current literature on evaluation and management

• Radhakrishnan R
• Goh J
• Tan AHC

• KMID: 2555283
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2022.01417

Abstract

Rotator cuff disease is a common cause of shoulder pain for which partial-thickness rotator cuff tears occupy a significant proportion. Such tears are often difficult to diagnose and manage in the general clinic setting. A review of the available literature from well-known databases was performed in this study to provide a concise overview of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears to aid physicians in their understanding and management.

Keyword

Partial thickness; Rotator cuff tears; Tendinopathy; Shoulder pain