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The Evolution of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Rony-Orijit Dey Hazra1,2, Justin J Ernat1,3, Dylan R Rakowski1
1Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|December 13, 2021
Summary
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is the gold standard for treating rotator cuff tears, evolving significantly over 30 years. This review details ARCR
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy
Background:
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) has become the standard of care for rotator cuff pathology over the last three decades.
- Open rotator cuff repair represents the historical standard against which ARCR is continually compared.
- Advancements in ARCR techniques and technologies aim to improve upon the limitations of open procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR).
- To analyze the anatomic, clinical, and surgical implications of the arthroscopic approach.
- To assess clinical outcomes and future perspectives, including orthobiologics, related to ARCR.
Main Methods:
- Historical perspective on the development of ARCR.
- Analysis of adaptations in techniques and technologies for ARCR.
- Review of clinical improvements and future directions in orthobiologics for ARCR.
Main Results:
- Arthroscopy has addressed several problems associated with open rotator cuff repair.
- Continuous improvements in ARCR techniques and technologies have been observed.
- The clinical benefits of these adaptations are under ongoing evaluation.
Conclusions:
- ARCR has evolved significantly, offering advantages over traditional open repairs.
- Ongoing research and technological advancements continue to refine ARCR.
- Future applications of orthobiologics hold promise for enhancing ARCR outcomes.
