An intact subscapularis tendon and compensatory teres minor hypertrophy yield lower failure rates for non-operative treatment of irreparable, massive rotator cuff tears

ConclusionsAlthough conservative treatment was not always successful in patients with irreparable, massive cuff tears, patients with both an intact subscapularis tendon, and teres minor hypertrophy experienced significantly lower incidences of failure and conversion to surgery, since force couple is maintained in the setting of minimal arthritis.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research