Scope Essentials 2024-Rotator Cuff Augmentation: When, How, and What are the Options?

Rotator Cuff Augmentation: When, How, and What are the Options?

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Video Summary

Dr. Arroyo discusses rotator cuff repair, focusing on augmentation techniques for massive tears. He covers Xenograft, Allograft, and Synthetic options, highlighting benefits and outcomes. Demonstrating deployment methods and surgical steps, he emphasizes the importance of augmenting tissue for improved healing and function. Additionally, he proposes using the bicep tendon as a scaffold for repair and suggests incorporating PRP or bone marrow aspiration for enhanced healing. Ultimately, he encourages surgeons to choose the best augmentation method suited to their preferences and techniques to optimize outcomes in rotator cuff surgeries.

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William Arroyo, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

rotator cuff repair

augmentation techniques

massive tears

Xenograft

Allograft