A full-thickness tear within the substance of the tendon can be repaired side to side. If the tendon is torn from its insertion on the humerus, it is repaired directly to bone. Three techniques are used for rotator cuff repair: traditional open repair, mini-open repair, and arthroscopic repair. Your orthopaedic surgeon can recommend which technique is best for you.
Common fund. A common fund is a form of collective investment scheme based upon contractual law rather than being enacted through a trust, corporation or insurance policy. The model for this type of arrangement is the Fonds commun de placement common in France and Luxembourg.
Common Stock Index Investment Fund (C Fund) This fund is the most conservative of the three stock funds available in the TSP. The C Fund invests in the 500 large and mid-cap companies that comprise the Standard and Poorâs 500 Index. This fund has experienced greater volatility than either the G or F Funds - and has posted commensurately higher returns over time.