"the lesion size – anteroposterior and mediolateral"
"the tear pattern – crescent shape / L-shape / U-shape"
"Clinical symptoms may vary and can be categorised e.g. with the modified UCLA scoring system. In a massive tear, there will be, however, probably some functional deficit 3."
"Treatment options include interval slides, margin convergence, partial repair or tendon transfer e.g. from latissimus dorsi or pectoralis major tendons, superior capsular reconstruction in young people and several treatment strategies from conservative management over arthroscopic debridement up to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty of the glenohumeral joint in the older patients 2,3,7,8."
"supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor tears"
"Treatment options include interval slides, margin convergence, partial repair or tendon transfer e.g. from latissimus dorsi or pectoralis major tendons, superior capsular reconstruction in young people and several treatment strategies from conservative management over arthroscopic debridement up to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty of the glenohumeral joint in the older patients 2,3,7,8."
"There are many and more options but no consensus on the ideal treatment for massive or irreparable rotator cuff tears 7."