High-grade bursal-side partial rotator cuff tears: comparison of mid- and long-term results following arthroscopic repair after conversion to a full-thickness tear

High-grade bursal-side partial rotator cuff tears: comparison of mid- and long-term results following arthroscopic repair after conversion to a full-thickness tear

Abstract Background Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) are one of the leading causes of shoulder dysfunction. Successful results have been reported with different treatment techniques, but the long-term consequences of these procedures are not yet clearly known. The purposes of this study...

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Main Authors: Nuri Aydin, Bedri Karaismailoglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Partial rotator cuff tears
Bursal side
Shoulder arthroscopy
Arthroscopic repair
Surgical outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0619-7

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