VIDEO: Assess rotator cuff tear factors to determine repair, augmentation
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Key takeaways:
- Understanding several factors of a rotator cuff tear can help determine repair options.
- Surgeons may need to augment with a patch or biologic to facilitate healing.
In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Rachel M. Frank, MD, discussed the importance of understanding rotator cuff tear types when determining surgical options and the potential need for additional augmentation.
“I think one of the keys that we all took home today is understanding the type of tear, the size of the tear, the retraction, and the quality of the muscle and tendon itself, and knowing when a repair is enough on its own and when we need to augment,” she said. “Sometimes, we do need to add a patch or add a biologic or even add both to get a successful outcome,” Frank added.
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Frank RM. The rotator cuff in 2024. Presented at: Orthopedics Today Hawaii; Jan. 7-11, 2024; Wailea, Hawaii.
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