Technique for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Modern arthroscopic tools and techniques have allowed surgeons to operate on a wide variety of injuries using procedures less invasive than traditional open methods. For shoulder surgery in general,and rotator cuff repairs specifically, methods now yield a similar footprint as open procedures with several advantages, including reduced tissue trauma, postoperative pain, swelling, and concern aboutthe deltoid attachment, which should lead to good outcomes. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 15(3):154–159, 2006)