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

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.

Keywords

• rotator cuff tears
• shoulder pain
• partial thickness rotator cuff tears
• tendinopathy