2023 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-HAGL Repair: How to Fix It Arthroscopically

HAGL Repair: How to Fix It Arthroscopically

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses humeral avulsion lesions, sharing their own experiences and techniques for diagnosis and surgical repair. They explain that these lesions are not often seen on plain MRIs and can only be confirmed through arthroscopy. The speaker highlights the importance of freeing the scar tissue and repositioning the capsule during surgery. They also demonstrate the process of suturing the capsule back in place using anchors and tying the sutures in a mattress stitch pattern. The speaker emphasizes that while the procedure requires some technical skill, it can be successfully performed with the right knowledge and techniques.

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Felix H. Savoie III, M.D.

Keywords

humeral avulsion lesions

diagnosis

surgical repair

arthroscopy

scar tissue