Controversies in the Use of Grafts and Patches in Rotator Cuff Surgery: Augmentation, Interposition, Reinforcement, Superior Capsular Reconstruction and Bio-Inductive Scaffolds (2021 Annual Meeting)-Controversies in the Use of Grafts and Patches in Rotator Cuff Surgery: Augmentation, Interposition, Reinforcement-Abrams 2

Controversies in the Use of Grafts and Patches in Rotator Cuff Surgery: Augmentation, Interposition, Reinforcement-Abrams 2

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This video discusses surgical techniques for repairing complex rotator cuff tears, focusing on the biceps autograph as a low-cost option. The case involves a 61-year-old woman with a large, retracted supraspinatus tear and significant infraspinatus delamination. The surgeon explains using anchors and sutures to repair the cuff and employs the long head of the biceps tendon to reinforce the anterior margin, improving stability. This method helps address difficult cases by reinforcing the anterior cable with minimal added time or expense. The approach may offer simpler solutions to restore function in challenging shoulder repairs.

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Dr. Jeffrey Abrams

Keywords

rotator cuff repair

biceps autograft

supraspinatus tear

infraspinatus delamination

shoulder surgery techniques