Arthroscopic versus mini-open approach in the surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears

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Abstract

Rotator cuff repair is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the shoulder. Traditionally, repair required an open incision with removal of a portion of the deltoid from the acromion. In the past decade, an arthroscopically assisted 'mini-open' approach has gained popularity. This has been facilitated by advances in the use of arthroscopy. This trend toward a more minimally invasive approach has continued as arthroscopic techniques continue to improve and advance. An all-arthroscopic approach has recently been used to perform rotator cuff repairs. The arthroscopic approach offers several advantages, including smaller incisions, easy access to the glenohumeral joint for treatment of intra-articular pathology, less soft tissue dissection, and less potential harm to the deltoid. (C) 2000 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Inc.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)282-287
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Opinion in Orthopaedics
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

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