Rotator Cuff Tears — Repair Principles
Common in elderly and overhead athletes; supraspinatus most often torn. Clinical: pain, weakness in abduction/external rotation, night pain. Tests: Jobe’s, drop arm, external rotation lag sign. Imaging: MRI gold standard; USG useful. Management: physiotherapy for partial tears; repair (arthroscopic/open) for symptomatic full-thickness.
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10Which of the following rotator cuff muscles is most commonly torn in rotator cuff injuries?
mcqWhat is the primary imaging modality used to diagnose rotator cuff tears?
mcqWhich clinical test is most specific for detecting a supraspinatus tear?
mcqIn the context of rotator cuff tears, what does Goutallier classification assess?
mcqWhich type of rotator cuff tear is characterized by a complete disruption of the tendon?
mcqWhat is the first line of treatment for a partial thickness rotator cuff tear?
mcqWhat is the most common mechanism of injury for rotator cuff tears in the elderly?
mcqWhich of the following statements is true regarding the critical zone of the supraspinatus?
mcqWhat percentage of untreated full-thickness rotator cuff tears is likely to increase in size over 2–3 years?
mcqIn a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, which tendon is most commonly involved?