Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: An Update of the Technique for 2020

Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: An Update of the Technique for 2020

The treatment of massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears presents a substantial challenge to health-care professionals. Treatment options range from nonoperative to operative, including debridement, partial repair, biceps tenotomy, bridging patch grafts, muscle transfers, and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. However, the results of such treatments are often mixed, and many carry a substantial risk of complications.

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