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SUBMITTER: Milano G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7695575 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20201027 11
An anatomic and tension-free repair is the goal of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. However, this purpose is not always achievable in large and massive tears, and sometimes, even when intraoperative results seem acceptable, clinical and radiologic outcomes can be disappointing shortly afterward. Superior capsule reconstruction has been claimed as a valid and viable joint-preserving option for treating irreparable rotator cuff tears. However, the role of the superior capsule in repairable cuff t ...[more]