full thickness SSp and ISp: hypoechoic region extends from bursal to articular surface. Subscapularis: complete fibre discontinuity. intrasubstance tear linear increase in T2 signal ...

The aim of this study was to compare histological muscle changes in partial-thickness to full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon. Methods Muscle biopsies of nine partially torn and 15 fully ...

Both partial rotator cuff tears and complete, full-thickness rotator cuff tears (FTRCTs) can make arm movements difficult and cause sharp pain or a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night.