Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Demonstrated Techniques for Discovery, Exposure, and Repair of Partial-Thickness Rotator Tendon Tears

Advantages	Disadvantages
Minimally invasive	Aggressive debridement and suction use can cause iatrogenic injury to the tissue
Standard arthroscopic setup and familiar portals
Special equipment not required	The features indicating possible partial-thickness tears can be subtle and easily missed without considerable experience
Low-risk techniques to improve visualization