what is rotator cuff tear arthropathy
Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large rotator cuff tear) is a severe and complex form of shoulder arthritis in which the shoulder has lost not only the cartilage that normally covers its joint surface but also the tendons of the rotator cuff tear which help position and power the joint.enetics. Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (or shoulder arthritis with a large rotator cuff tear) is not known to be inherited although rotator cuff tears appear to be more common in individuals from families in which other members also have cuff tears.