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What are the types of rotator cuff tears?
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Full-thickness tear. This type of tear is a complete tear that separates all of the tendon from the bone. A full-thickness tear, will not heal without surgery.
Partial thickness tear. This type of tear is an incomplete tear where part of the tendon thickness is torn, but not completely severed from bone. This has some capacity to heal itself.Report this post
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