The Evolution of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques: What Repair Construct to Use and How to Do It Well

Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears has gone through progressive advances in the arthroscopic principles of repair, repair techniques, and how implants are utilized to maximize healing potential. The type of rotator cuff tear from partial tears to full thickness tears, whether traumatic or degenerative, affects the way we approach these tears. In this review, we will present technical pearls on our method for repair of partial articular-sided and bursal-sided rotator cuff tear, as well as full thickness tears amenable to surgical repair.
Source: Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rotator Cuff Disease: State of the Art in 2016-Techniques Source Type: research