Arthroscopic Repair

Categories: Surgical

Description:

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to fix torn rotator cuff tendons. It involves making small incisions and using a tiny camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments to reattach the torn tendon to the bone. This technique causes less tissue damage than open surgery, leading to less pain, smaller scars, and faster early recovery. Arthroscopic repair is commonly used for full-thickness or large partial tears that do not improve with physical therapy or other conservative treatments. While recovery can take several months and involves a period of immobilization followed by physical therapy, long-term outcomes are often very good when the tear is properly repaired.

Treatment For:

Rotator Cuff Injury

AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, arthroscopic repair appears to be an effective treatment option for rotator cuff injuries, particularly for patients with full-thickness tears, large partial tears, or persistent symptoms that have not responded to conservative treatments. The minimally invasive nature of the procedure offers advantages such as less pain, smaller scars, and faster initial recovery compared to open surgery.

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Dr. Curbside

May 25, 2025

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Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a minimally invasive procedure used to reattach torn rotator cuff tendons to the bone and is typically considered after failure of conservative treatments like physical therapy, medications, and activity modification. . It fits into the treatment regimen for patients with full-thickness tears, large partial tears, or persistent symptoms that significantly limit function despite non-surgical management. This approach offers less pain, smaller scars, and quicker initial recovery compared to open surgery.

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