From the posterior portal it is useful to apply a little traction with a probe on the LHB in order to verify the quality of the tendon at the entrance of the groove. When they look smooth probably the cause of pain should be searched somewhere else. Classification of rotator cuff tears, in Burkhead WZ, ed. Fukuda H, Craig EV, Yamanaka K, Partial thickness cuff tears, in Burkhead WZ, ed. All information copyright San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy Inc.,1999, unless otherwise noted.
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