Rotator cuff tears
Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 08 February 2024; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00492-3
Rotator cuff tears occur due to trauma or, most commonly, due to degenerative changes to tendon structure. This Primer summarizes the epidemiology and pathophysiology of this condition, discusses its diagnosis and management, and highlights patients’ quality of life and future research questions.