Etiology, classification and clinical evaluation of partial-thickness tears of rotator cuff.
- Author:
Kang-lai TANG
1
;
Peter HABERMERYER
;
Qi-hong LI
;
Sven LICHTENBERG
;
Liu YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China. tangkanglai@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential;
Diagnostic Imaging;
Humans;
Rotator Cuff Injuries;
Wounds and Injuries;
classification;
diagnosis;
etiology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2003;6(5):309-317
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Since partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff were described well by Codman in 1934, they have been extensively discussed in all kinds of literatures. Partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff are now considered to play a more significant role than previously in inducing patients' disability. Partial-thickness cuff tears deserve more clinical attention. Both accurate diagnosis and proper surgical repair are very essential. The cognition of partial-thickness tears has been deepened in the last decades. In this paper we will review the etiology, classification and clinical evaluation of partial-thickness tears of the rotator cuff.
