Arthroscopic repair of full-thicknessrotator cuff tears: Operative technique

Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears is currently performed by a number of surgeons. The goals, indications, and postoperative rehabilitation are identical to traditional open repair. The principles of the operative technique are also identical to open repair, with the difference...

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Published in:Operative techniques in orthopaedics 1998-10, Vol.8 (4), p.226-235
Main Authors: Gartsman, Gary M., Hammerman, Steven M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
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Summary:Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears is currently performed by a number of surgeons. The goals, indications, and postoperative rehabilitation are identical to traditional open repair. The principles of the operative technique are also identical to open repair, with the differences occurring in the manner in which the tendon is repaired to bone. This article describes in detail the operative technique for the repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
ISSN:1048-6666
1558-3848
DOI:10.1016/S1048-6666(98)80017-7