Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls for Effective and Reproducible Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a common orthopedic procedure. This can be a technically challenging and frustrating procedure without adherence to basic principles and guidelines. The authors aim to present a concise treatment strategy for preoperative evaluation, surgical intervention, and pos...

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Published inOrthopedics (Thorofare, N.J.) Vol. 37; no. 7; pp. 472 - 476
Main Authors Lembach, Mark, Mair, Scott, Johnson, Darren L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.07.2014
Subjects
Arthroscopy - methods
Asymptomatic
Debridement
Humans
Magnetic resonance imaging
Pathology
Patients
Rotator cuff
Rotator Cuff - surgery
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder
Surgery
Tendon Injuries - rehabilitation
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Visualization
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Summary:Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a common orthopedic procedure. This can be a technically challenging and frustrating procedure without adherence to basic principles and guidelines. The authors aim to present a concise treatment strategy for preoperative evaluation, surgical intervention, and postoperative care to achieve secure, anatomic, and reproducible repairs. [Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a common orthopedic procedure. This can be a technically challenging and frustrating procedure without adherence to basic principles and guidelines. The authors aim to present a concise treatment strategy for preoperative evaluation, surgical intervention, and postoperative care to achieve secure, anatomic, and reproducible repairs. [ Orthopedics. 2014; 37(7):472–476.]
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ISSN:0147-7447
1938-2367
DOI:10.3928/01477447-20140626-05