Irreparable / Massive tears
Definitions
Massive tear
1. > 5cm
- retracted to humerus / glenoid margin
2. At least 2 complete tendons
- lose SS / IS or SS / SC
Classification
Massive tear
1. > 5cm
- retracted to humerus / glenoid margin
2. At least 2 complete tendons
- lose SS / IS or SS / SC
Full thickness tear (FTT)
- variable amount retraction from insertion
Partial thickness tear (PTT)
- incomplete
- bursal or articular sided