AANA19 Surgery Simulcast Access Pass: Rotator Cuff Repair (Mighell/Barber/Brownson)-Rotator Cuff Repair: Live Surgery Simulcast

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Video Summary

In this live surgery demonstration, Dr. Mark Mile performs a rotator cuff repair. The surgery is sponsored by DePue MyTech, but there is no CME credit associated with it. Dr. Mile introduces his team, including his fellow Kim Franke, Stacey, his tech, Mike who handles the water, and Karen who handles anesthesia. The patient is a 56-year-old man with a rotator cuff tear. Dr. Mile explains that he has his patients do a benzoyl peroxide wash before surgery to help with arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and cleanliness before surgery. The video then focuses on the surgical procedure, showing Dr. Mile using various tools and techniques to repair the rotator cuff. He discusses the use of certain sutures and anchors, and demonstrates how to tie knots securely. Dr. Mile and his co-host, Peter Bronson, from Liverpool, England, also discuss post-operative management and the importance of encouraging healing. They briefly touch on the topic of testosterone and its effect on rotator cuff healing, as well as the use of antibiotics to prevent complications. The video concludes with a thank you to the theater team and appreciation for the viewers.

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Live Surgery Simulcast-Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 (Afternoon)

Keywords

rotator cuff repair

surgical procedure

sutures

anchors

post-operative management

testosterone

antibiotics