Table 1.

Definitions of important terms

	Term	Description
Preoperative reparability	Irreparable RCT	RCT which is physically unable to be restored to its native footprint
	Massive RCT	RCT of a certain size, typically > 5 cm2 or involving 3 or more tendons
	Functionally irreparable RCT	RCT which either cannot be restored to its native footprint or would result in poor functional outcomes if repaired
Postoperative healing	RCR failure	Poor outcome after RCR, regardless of etiology
	RCR non-healing	Failure of tendon healing after RCR
	RCR re-tear	Recurrent tendon tear following a healed RCR

RCT, rotator cuff tear; RCR, rotator cuff repair