Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy

Overview

Rapidly destructive shoulder joint and bone disease found mainly in elderly, and predominantly in women. It is characterized by SHOULDER PAIN; JOINT INSTABILITY; and the presence of crystalline CALCIUM PHOSPHATES in the SYNOVIAL FLUID. It is associated with ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES.

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Quick facts about Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.550.114.264.500|C05.550.354.250

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