AANA19 Surgery Simulcast Access Pass: Rotator Cuff Repair (Echols/Ryu)-Rotator Cuff Repair: Live Surgery Simulcast

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Video Summary

Dr. Eddie Echols, a skilled surgeon, demonstrates a rotator cuff repair using a speed bridge in a surgical demo procedure at Florida Hospital, Carolwood. The session is sponsored by Arthrex. Dr. Echols starts by explaining the patient's history and the tear in his rotator cuff. He shows the different portals he uses during the procedure and highlights the importance of spacing sutures appropriately to ensure a good repair. Dr. Echols uses 4.75 biocomposite squivel lock anchors and fiber tapes for the repair. He demonstrates the process of placing the anchors, passing sutures through the cuff, and tensioning the repair. He also discusses the post-op protocol and answers questions about the need for a medial tie-down, post-op positioning, and the use of anti-inflammatories. Overall, the video showcases Dr. Echols' surgical technique for rotator cuff repair using a speed bridge and provides valuable insights into the procedure. The video is sponsored by Arthrex and takes place at Florida Hospital, Carolwood, with Dr. Eddie Echols as the surgeon.

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Live Surgery Simulcast-Friday, May 3rd, 2019

Keywords

Dr. Eddie Echols

rotator cuff repair

speed bridge

surgical demo procedure

Florida Hospital Carolwood

Arthrex