Current Concepts and Recent Trends in Arthroscopic Treatment of Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Review
10.5397/cise.2019.22.1.50
- Author:
Joseph Y RHO
1
;
Yong suk KWON
;
Sungwook CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. swchoi1115@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Rotator cuff tears;
Shoulder;
Arthroscopy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arthroplasty;
Arthroscopy;
Consensus;
Humans;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Joint;
Shoulder Pain;
Surgeons;
Tears
- From:Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
2019;22(1):50-57
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in adults. Due to the various nature of progression of rotator cuff tears and the complex biomechanics of the shoulder joint, repair and treatment of large-to-massive tears are challenging for many surgeons. Despite the recent popularity of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty as a treatment option for large-to-massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, biological and mechanical repair augmentation has also shown promise as a viable treatment option. The purpose of this study was to briefly summarize and review current studies on the assessment and arthroscopic treatment of large-to-massive rotator cuff tears, whether repairable or irreparable, to aid in developing a consensus on future treatment directions.
