APEX Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy-Online Didactic (August 2021)-The Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear: Patch Graft Extension

The Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear: Patch Graft Extension

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In this video, Mark Edelman, co-director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and president of ANNA, discusses the use of dermal matrix augmentation in rotator cuff repair. He presents a case example of a 71-year-old woman with a large, retracted supraspinatus tear and explores the challenges of healing in such cases. Edelman explains different biologic graft options and their handling characteristics. He highlights the importance of augmenting repair strength and improving healing rates. He also discusses the use of dermal matrix allograft for irreparable tears and its role in preserving muscle and improving outcomes. Overall, Edelman emphasizes the value of dermal matrix augmentation in difficult cases.

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Mark Getelman, M.D.

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Mark Edelman

Sports Medicine Fellowship

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

dermal matrix augmentation

rotator cuff repair