Rim rent tear of rotator cuff

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A rim rent tear of the rotator cuff is specific sub type a partial thickness rotator cuff tear. This sort of tear is close to the foot print at the articular surface 2.  This sort of tear can be relatively common and can particularly involve the intraspinatus tendon 3.

EtymologyHistory and etymology

The term “rim-rent” was first used by E A Codman in 1934 3-4.

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  • -<p>A <strong>rim rent tear of the rotator cuff</strong> is specific sub type a partial thickness rotator cuff tear. This sort of tear is close to the foot print at the articular surface <sup>2</sup>.  This sort of tear can be relatively common and can particularly involve the intraspinatus tendon <sup>3</sup>.</p><h4>Etymology</h4><p>The term “rim-rent” was first used by <strong>E A Codman</strong> in 1934 <sup>3-4</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/rotator-cuff-tear" title="Rotator cuff tear">rotator cuff tear</a></li></ul>
  • +<p>A <strong>rim rent tear of the rotator cuff</strong> is specific sub type a partial thickness rotator cuff tear. This sort of tear is close to the foot print at the articular surface <sup>2</sup>.  This sort of tear can be relatively common and can particularly involve the intraspinatus tendon <sup>3</sup>.</p><h4>History and etymology</h4><p>The term “rim-rent” was first used by <strong>E A Codman</strong> in 1934 <sup>3-4</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/rotator-cuff-tear">rotator cuff tear</a></li></ul>

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