Torn RC - Repair
Home Up Position Acromioplasty Drill Drill in Suture Suture in Anchor Anchor 1 Anchor in Stitch Result

 

Here you can see how we repair torn rotator cuffs

There is a saying that Picture worth thousand  Words.  That is why we present this technique in pictures.

 

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Patient's position 
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Acromioplsty and resection of the distal clavicle
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Drilling the hall for the anchor
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The drill bit goes in
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The first suture placement 
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The suture goes through
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The anchor ready to go in
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The anchor goes in
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The anchor in place
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Tying the first knot  
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The final result