Harryman et al classified tears of the rotator cuff based on the anatomic extent. The authors are from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Rotator Cuff
Type
intact
0
thinning of the supraspinatus tendon or partial thickness defect
1A
full thickness defect of supraspinatus tendon
1B
full thickness defect of supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons
2
full thickness defect of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons
3
Limitations:
• All types include involvement of the supraspinatus tendon.
• The biceps tendon is not included.
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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