AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Alterations in Glenohumeral Force Distribution Following Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair-Dr. Kevin W. Wilson, M.D.

Alterations in Glenohumeral Force Distribution Following Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair-Dr. Kevin W. Wilson, M.D.

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In this video, the speaker presents a study on the effects of rotator cuff injury and repair on humeral force distribution. The study was conducted using fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders and a text scan sensor to measure contact force, contact area, and contact pressure. They found that repairing larger rotator cuff tears resulted in increased glenohumeral loads. Repair tension was found to be a significant factor, with high-tension repairs leading to overtensioning from baseline. The study suggests that practitioners should consider assessing repair tension in addition to ensuring tissue coverage and head restoration during rotator cuff repair surgeries. No credits were mentioned.

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Concurrent Scientific Session V: Paper Presentations - Shoulder 5.3.2019

Keywords

rotator cuff injury

humeral force distribution

cadaveric shoulders

contact force measurement

rotator cuff repair