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Open Rotator Cuff Repair OrthoFracs
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Location: http://www.orthofracs.com/Operations/Adult_regional/Shoulder/openrotatorcuffrepair.html
Description: Aims
Decompress the subacromial space to allow free passage of tendons
repair tendon back to it’s anatomical position .
+/- excision outer clavicle.
Biceps tenodesis
AC joint
Chosen over arthroscopic technique for technical ease and better repair.
Other options. – arthroscopic SAD + mini open repair
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Not Available
Institution: OrthoFracs
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Procedures: Shoulder Surgery
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Muscle Tendon Injuries: Rotator Cuff Tear
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Added: Sun Sep 27 2009