Natural history of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears: A longitudinal analysis of asymptomatic tears detected sonographically
J Shoulder Elbow Surg · 2001 · Classic · cited 637 times
Ken Yamaguchi, A. Marc Tetro, Oren Blam, Bradley Evanoff, Sharlene A. Teefey, William D. Middleton
Shoulder and Elbow Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Shoulder & Elbow Sports Medicine
SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONAbout half of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears become symptomatic within ~3 years, and tears tend to enlarge over time but never shrink, supporting close monitoring.
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