2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-40-Year-Old Male With a Partial Rotator Cuff Tear Not Responding to Conservative Therapy Discussion & Voting

40-Year-Old Male With a Partial Rotator Cuff Tear Not Responding to Conservative Therapy Discussion & Voting

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The discussion focused on managing rotator cuff tears and bioinductive implants. Techniques can be used for most tear sizes, with specific approaches based on patient age, tear chronicity, and size. Complete repairs start laterally and aim for healthy tissue. Concerns about fibrosis from implants highlight the importance of implant placement posterior to the rotator interval to avoid inflammation and adhesive capsulitis. Ultrasound aids precise diagnosis, especially for biceps tendon issues. Addressing tight posterior capsules can alleviate symptoms without surgery. The session concluded with appreciation for the insights shared and a note on the close timing of the discussion.

Keywords

rotator cuff tears

bioinductive implants

fibrosis prevention

ultrasound diagnosis

posterior capsule tightness