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Can tendinosis or partial tears progress to full tears of the rotator cuff?

April 26, 2017cuff partial progress rotator tears tendinosis

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Can tendinosis or partial tears progress to full tears of the rotator cuff?

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Great question, and unfortunately for nearly 50 percent of patients, the answer is yes. Within 5 years you have a 50 percent chance of the tear progressing to a full thickness tear — that is why followup is necessary. Repeat MRI or ultrasound should be used in certain situations to visually examine the cuff and be sure the tear has not progressed.

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Great question, and unfortunately for nearly 50 percent of patients, the answer is yes. Within 5 years you may have a 50 percent chance of a partial tear progressing to a full thickness tear — that is why followup is necessary. BUT, considering surgery to prevent progression is not necessary. Repeat MRI or ultrasound studies should be used in certain situations to visually examine the cuff and be sure the tear has not progressed.