TABLE 5.
Type of tears | Classification | Observed angle (degree) | Number of classifications | Restoration rate (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Type A | Restoration a | 90°/105° | 2 | 25 |
Non-restoration a , b | 15°/30°/45°/60°/75°/120° | 6 | ||
Not applicable | - | 0 | ||
Type B | Restoration a | - | 0 | 0 |
Non-restoration a , b | 15°/30°/45°/60°/75°/90°/105°/120° | 8 | ||
Not applicable | - | 0 | ||
Type C | Restoration a | - | 0 | 0 |
Non-restoration a , b | 15°/30°/45°/60°/75°/90°/105°/120° | 8 | ||
Not applicable | - | 0 | ||
Type D | Restoration a | - | 0 | 0 |
Non-restoration a , b | 15°/30°/45°/60°/75°/90°/105°/120° | 8 | ||
Not applicable | - | 0 | ||
Type E | Restoration a | - | 0 | 0 |
Non-restoration a , b | 15°/30°/45°/60° | 4 | ||
Not applicable | 75°/90°/105°/120° | 4 |
Type A: isolated bundle tear of the supraspinatus; Type B: Type A + superior bundle tear of the infraspinatus; Type C: Type B + middle bundle tear of the infraspinatus; Type D: Type C + entire bundle tear of the infraspinatus; Type E: Type D + entire bundle tear of the teres minor.
Significant differences between intact rotator cuff and subscapularis-torn models (p < .05).
Significant differences between intact rotator cuff and subscapularis-repaired models (p < .05).