Limited Arthroscopic Deltoid Fasciectomy Increases Subacromial Visualization and Characterization of Rotator Cuff Tears

ABSTRACT: Adequate arthroscopic visualization in the subacromial space is a necessity to appropriately characterize rotator cuff tears and to subsequently develop a suture construct that best reduces the cuff tear with the least tissue tension possible for optimal healing. The purpose of this article and corresponding video is to demonstrate a technique for carrying out a limited deltoid fasciectomy, resulting in enhanced visualization of the rotator cuff through the lateral viewing portal. Technique Video Video 1 Viewing from the lateral portal is often obstructed due to visual obstruction by the lateral deltoid fascia. This video demonstrates a limited deltoid fasciectomy centered at the lateral viewing portal location. The technique is designed to remove approximately a 1.5- to 2.5-cm diameter wi

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10466425 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature