부산대학교 도서관

The subscapularis is a powerful internal rotator which contribute significantly to the shoulder motion but its pathology has only recently been recognized. The injury can occur after trauma or by degenerative aging process. The diagnosis can be made with careful patient assessment including physical examinations and the advanced imaging. The management of the subscapularis tear is dependent on the size and clinical findings but the functional demand of the patient should be considered. Nonoperative treatment is sufficient for partial injury in older patients. However, the patient with full thickness tears with functional loss is need for surgical repair. The prompt dagnosis and the early operation could provide excellent results.