Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Muscles that Move the Arm01:31

Muscles that Move the Arm

5.3K
Nine muscles are involved in arm movements. Two of these, the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi, originate from the axial skeleton and are called axial muscles. The other seven originate from the scapula and are called the scapular muscles.
The pectoralis major has two origins. Its clavicular head originates on the medial half of the clavicle. In contrast, the sternocostal head originates on the costal cartilages of ribs 1-6, the sternum, and the aponeurosis of the external oblique of the...
5.3K
Muscles of the Shoulder01:23

Muscles of the Shoulder

9.7K
The muscles surrounding the shoulder girdle, including the clavicle and scapula, primarily stabilize the scapula. This stable base allows other muscles to move the humerus effectively. Scapular movements often mirror those of the humerus and extend its range of motion. For instance, raising the arm above the head would not be feasible without simultaneous upward rotation of the scapula.
Anterior Thoracic Muscles
The anterior thoracic muscles include the serratus anterior, subclavius, and...
9.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cell-based therapy injections for the management of knee osteoarthritis: The ESSKA-ICRS consensus. Recommendations using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method for different clinical scenarios.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2026
Same author

An Acta Orthopaedica educational article: Choosing treatment with an elderly patient having a distal radius fracture.

Acta orthopaedica·2026
Same author

Editorial: Improving the reporting and sound methodology of scientific articles: introduction of an editorial series.

Acta orthopaedica·2026
Same author

Association between acromial morphology, scapular control, ultrasonographic impingement and non-surgical treatment outcome in patients with isolated subacromial pain syndrome.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2026
Same author

[Arthrofibrosis of the knee].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same author

ACL Denmark: A nationwide register-questionnaire study from 2000 to 2018 reporting stable ACL incidence rates but rising rates of reconstruction.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2026
Same journal

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same journal

[Financial support scheme following a recognised occupational injury].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same journal

[Foreign body granulomas in the lungs after several years of parenteral nutrition].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same journal

[Vaginal aids for stress incontinence].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same journal

[Osteodystrophy in chronic liver disease].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
Same journal

[Tympanic membrane perforation].

Ugeskrift for laeger·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 20, 2026

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
07:22

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft

Published on: June 6, 2025

819

[Irreparable rotator cuff tears].

Maria Wisam Kino1,2, Jamal Bech Bouknaitir2, Jeppe Vejlgaard Rasmussen1,3

  • 1Institut for Klinisk Medicin, Københavns Universitet.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 19, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Irreparable rotator cuff tears are common and often treated with physical therapy. Surgery is considered for persistent symptoms, with options varying by patient age and tear characteristics.

More Related Videos

Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
07:10

Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Published on: March 6, 2026

266
A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
06:41

A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears

Published on: January 13, 2026

269

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
07:22

Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft

Published on: June 6, 2025

819
Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
07:10

Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Published on: March 6, 2026

266
A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
06:41

A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears

Published on: January 13, 2026

269

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of irreparable rotator cuff tears with aging.
  • Rotator cuff tears significantly impact shoulder function and quality of life.
  • Non-operative management is the initial approach for symptomatic tears.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current strategies for managing irreparable rotator cuff tears.
  • To outline diagnostic criteria for assessing tear reparability.
  • To discuss age-dependent surgical treatment options for rotator cuff tears.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical evaluation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for assessing tear severity (retraction, fatty infiltration, muscle atrophy).
  • Review of literature on conservative and surgical management of rotator cuff tears.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes based on patient age and tear characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Conservative treatment, including at least six months of physical training, can lead to improvement in many cases.
  • Tear reparability is determined by clinical assessment and MRI findings.
  • Surgical interventions are considered for persistent symptoms, with reverse shoulder arthroplasty for older patients (>60 years) and joint-preserving procedures (tendon transfer, superior capsular reconstruction) for younger patients (<60 years).

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to managing irreparable rotator cuff tears is essential.
  • Non-operative management should be prioritized for a minimum of six months.
  • Treatment decisions, particularly surgical options, should be tailored to patient age and tear characteristics to optimize outcomes.