Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery

This cutting-edge text is written by pioneers in the field who guide the reader through the technical steps of rotator cuff procedures. In keeping with growing patient demand for less invasive treatments, emphasis is placed on arthroscopy. The timely book answers key questions raised at instructional courses, such as how to convert from mini-open repair to all arthroscopic repair. The fundamentals, including patient positioning, suture anchor options, and knot tying, are covered in addition to state-of-the-art techniques. Clavicle resection, tendon to tuberosity repair, PASTA repair, large and massive repair techniques, and subscapularis repairs are among the approaches detailed. The book also presents margin convergence repair, interval slides, matrix grafts, and biceps tendon disorders. Chapters on mechanics and healing, postoperative rehabilitation, and avoiding complications complete the book. The step-by-step approach of the text is supplemented by a wealth of illustrations and photographs. In addition, video clips on the accompanying DVD feature experts demonstrating the very techniques they have advanced. Orthopedic residents and experienced surgeons will find the clinical pearls highlighted throughout the book and DVD invaluable to effectively managing rotator cuff injuries.

Orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic residents, sports medicine specialists, shoulder specialists, hospital/university libraries

Surgical Indications and Repairability of Rotator Cuff Tears.- Making the Transition from Mini-Open to All-Arthroscopic Repair.- Patient Positioning, Anesthesia Choices, Portals.- Suture Anchor.- Suture Management and Passage.- Arthroscopic Knot Tying.- The Role of Arthroscopic Decompression and Partial Clavicle Resection.- Tendon-to-Tuberosity Repair: Medial Footprint Fixation.- Tendon to Tuberosity Repair: Lateral Footprint Fixation.- Tendon to Tuberosity Repair: Double Row Fixation.- PASTA Transtendon Rotator Cuff Repair.- Suture Anchor Repair of Small and Medium Supraspinatus Tears.- Arthroscopic Repair of Subscapularis Tears.- Tendon Mobilization in Large Rotator Cuff Tears.- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with Interval Release for Contracted Rotator Cuff Tears.- When and How to Do Margin Convergence Repair versus Interval Slides.- Repair of Large Anterosuperior Cuff Tears.- Natural Extracellular Matrix Grafts for Rotator Cuff Repair.- Biceps Tenotomy: Alternative When Treating the Irreparable Cuff Tear.- Biceps Soft Tissue Tenodesis.- Biceps Tenodesis with Interference Screw.- Biceps Subpectoral Miniopen Tenodesis.- Endoscopic Release of Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment at the Suprascapular Notch.- Mechanics and Healing of Rotator Cuff Injury.- Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.- How to Avoid and Manage Complications in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair