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Rotator Cuff

Known as: Tendinous cuff, Cuff, Rotator, Rotator Cuffs 
The musculotendinous sheath formed by the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor muscles. These help stabilize the HUMERAL HEAD… 
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18 relations
Blood supply aspectsEntire tendon of subscapularis muscleMicrobiologicalProcess of secretion

Narrower (6)

Infraspinatous muscle structureRight tendinous cuffStructure of teres minor muscleSubscapularis muscle structure

Broader (2)

ShoulderTendons, Para-Articular

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2013
2013
Biologically enhanced healing of the human rotator cuff: 8-month postoperative histological evaluation.
Given the high percentage of persistent rotator cuff defects, investigators have begun exploring techniques that use biologic… 
2011
2011
Contributions of Neural Tone to In Vivo Passive Muscle–Tendon Unit Biomechanical Properties in a Rat Rotator Cuff Animal Model
Passive viscoelastic properties of muscle–tendon units are key determinants of intra- and post-operative success. Atrophied… 
2005
2005
Transplant of the teres major in the treatment of irreparable injuries of the rotator cuff (long-term analysis of results).
Purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of muscle transfer of the teres major in the treatment of irreparable… 
2004
2004
Die Auswirkungen von Hakenplatten auf den Subacromialraum
Studienziel: Methode: Ergebnisse: Schlussfolgerung: Aim: Method: Results: Conclusion: 
2001
2001
Arthroscopic rotator cuff interval capsular closure.
Closure of the rotator cuff interval is an important component of open stabilization techniques in shoulder surgery. This study… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Subscapularis Transfer for Reconstruction of Massive Tears of the Rotator Cuff*†
Twenty patients who had a massive tear (greater than five centimeters) of the rotator cuff that was not amenable to direct tendon… 
1980
1980
[Experiences with the use of shoulder joint endoprosthesis].
Total shoulder replacement has been successful as treatment for patients with irreparably damaged and painful glenohumeral joints… 
1980
1980
Ruptures of the rotator cuff
Through the use of improved diagnostic techniques, including arthrography and arthroscopy, ruptures of the rotator cuff that… 
Review
1975
Review
1975
Ruptures of the rotator cuff.
1948
1948
An operation for old dislocation of the shoulder.
This operation for old dislocation of the shoulder offers the following advantages: 1. The reduction is facilitated by opening… 
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