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Bursal-Side Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

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Bursal-side rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain and disability. The complex microanatomy and load distribution may contribute to their development. Symptoms and physical exam are similar to other rotator cuff syndromes. MRI is usually diagnostic. Non-operative treatment is rarely successful. However, repair, combined with acromioplasty, is usually associated with good to excellent outcomes.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Kevin Shea & Colin Pavano

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Shea, K., Pavano, C. (2019). Bursal-Side Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. In: Imhoff, A.B., Savoie, F.H. (eds) Rotator Cuff Across the Life Span. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-58729-4_17

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