Arthroscopic Identification of Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Robert W Lindeman; Larry D Field

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2019.06.013

Arthroscopic Identification of Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Arthrosc Tech. 2019 Sep 26;8(10):e1233-e1237. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.06.013. eCollection 2019 Oct.

Authors

Robert W Lindeman¹, Larry D Field¹

Affiliation

¹ Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A.

Abstract

Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears are among the most common challenges faced by orthopaedic surgeons today. The ability to adequately manage these injuries depends on identifying their full extent during arthroscopic evaluation. There are many ways to fully visualize these tears, including arm positioning and gentle debridement. The purpose of this article is to highlight several tips and techniques to enable full visualization of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears to determine appropriate treatment.