Rotator cuff tears: repair and reconstruction. Issue 3 (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gibbs, Victoria Naomi; Raval, Parag; Rees, Jonathan L.; Gwilym, Stephen E.
• Is Part Of: Orthopaedics and trauma. Volume 32:Issue 3(2018:Jun.)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: arthroscopic cuff repair -- augmentation -- double row -- open cuff repair -- rotator cuff reconstruction -- rotator cuff repair -- rotator cuff tear -- single row; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mporth.2018.03.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-1327

Abstract

Abstract: The management of rotator cuff pathology amongst surgeons can vary widely. 1 In recent years, there have been increasing efforts to standardize treatment. However, the evidence base for repair and reconstruction for rotator cuff tears is limited. In this article we review some of the current evidence available for the management of these tears and aim to better equip the surgeon in the decision making process. The article focuses on the surgical options for the management of cuff tears and aims to inform on how to repair torn rotator cuff tendons, including surgical techniques and current concepts on reconstruction, discussion on timing of repair and the pitfalls and challenges which can be faced when attempting to repair large tears.