Endoskopie, 2010; 19(3-4): 133-135

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

MUDr.Pavel Přikryl, MUDr.Mohibulah Rafi, MUDr.Jiří Selucký

Ortopedické oddělení Nemocnice Přerov

Arthroscopy is a modern method of treatment of articular structures and the options of treating pathological findings arthroscopically

continue to expand. In the shoulder area, the progress is very rapid due to the development of repair technologies; therefore, goodquality

treatment of shoulder rotator cuff tear with arthroscopy is currently common. To achieve a good functional result, the aetiology

of rotator cuff tear needs to be understood and an optimal technology to repair it has to be chosen. Arthroscopically, the cause

of the tear can be removed and a firm and functional reinsertion to the greater tubercle of the humeral head can be done. Moreover,

repair of this tendon must be strong enough to allow at least passive rehabilitation of the full range of shoulder motion within several

days of surgery. Shoulder immobilization after surgery which was recommended previously in fact resulted in the development of unwanted

adhesions and thus a limited range of motion.

Keywords: shoulder, arthroscopy, rotator cuff

Published: November 24, 2010  Show citation