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Rotator cuff tear: A detailed update.

Vivek Pandey1, W Jaap Willems2

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology
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Rotator cuff tears, a common orthopaedic issue, are increasingly treated with arthroscopic repair. Advances in surgical techniques and rehabilitation lead to better outcomes for rotator cuff repair.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Rotator cuff tears have been recognized for over 200 years.
  • Pathogenesis involves a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
  • Diagnosis has evolved from traditional methods to advanced imaging like MRI and ultrasound.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and management of rotator cuff tears.
  • To highlight the shift towards arthroscopic repair techniques.
  • To discuss advancements in repair and rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established orthopaedic literature on rotator cuff pathology and treatment.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities including MRI and ultrasound.
  • Evaluation of surgical repair techniques (mini-open vs. arthroscopic).
Keywords:
biomechanicspathoanatomyrehabilitationrotator cuff

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  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is becoming the standard of care, offering comparable results to mini-open repairs.
  • Improved surgical techniques, biological repair, and rehabilitation protocols enhance outcomes.
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