Double Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair of Partial-Thickness Articular Surface Tears of the Rotator Cuff: A Surgical Technique

This study describes a technique of simultaneous arthroscopy and bursoscopy for transtendon repair of a partial-thickness articular surface rotator cuff tear. All procedures are under simultaneous visualisation from both the glenohumeral joint and the subacromial space to reduce the risk of intraope...

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Main Authors: Shoji Fukuta, Rui Amari, Takahiko Tsutsui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901502300329
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Summary:This study describes a technique of simultaneous arthroscopy and bursoscopy for transtendon repair of a partial-thickness articular surface rotator cuff tear. All procedures are under simultaneous visualisation from both the glenohumeral joint and the subacromial space to reduce the risk of intraoperative complications.
ISSN:2309-4990