Scope Essentials 2024-New Treatments for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

New Treatments for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

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In this video, Justin Griffin discusses new treatments for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears in shoulder surgery. He begins by highlighting the importance of selecting the right patient for a particular operation, as treating these tears can be challenging. Griffin touches on various surgical options such as partial repair, superior capsule reconstruction, tuberoplasty, reverse shoulder replacements, and tendon transfers. He explains the limitations and challenges associated with each option and emphasizes the need for careful patient selection. Griffin also discusses the use of subacromial balloons and bioinductive grafts as alternative treatments. He describes his own technique involving tuberoplasty, where a graft is placed on the tuberosity to provide pain relief and preserve shoulder function. Griffin shares the preliminary outcomes of this technique, which have shown positive results. He concludes by encouraging surgeons to approach each case with care and to stay conservative when possible.

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Justin W. Griffin, M.D.

Keywords

rotator cuff tears

shoulder surgery

patient selection

surgical options

tuberoplasty