Cuff Tear Arthropathy

Cuff tear arthropathy is an arthritic condition which can result from a massive rotator cuff tear. It is the combination of a massive rotator cuff tear and the collapse of the surface of the upper arm bone (humerus) due to osteoporosis.

What is Cuff Tear Arthropathy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Learn more about how this condition occurs, the symptoms of cuff tear arthropathy, and the available treatment options.

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