Partial tears of the rotator cuff

Partial tears of the rotator cuff were reviewed, analyzing their classification and defining the clinical-surgical strategy for each type. Currently, the most used classification is based on the location of the tear: articular partial tear when it affect the portion of the rotator cuff forming the glenohumeral cavity; bursal partial tear when the portion of the rotator cuff is damaged that is in contact with the subacromial space, and intratendinous partial tear, which is not in contact with either the joint or the subacromial space.