A Modified SpeedBridge Technique for Retracted or Delaminated Rotator Cuff Repairs.
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SUBMITTER: Lee BD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6926374 | biostudies-literature |
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Project description:Attempts to restore the anatomical footprint during rotator cuff repair for retracted, relatively immobile tears can be difficult. In some cases, it can lead to excessive tension of the repair. Previous studies have noted improved clinical outcomes when repair tension is not excessive, and medialization of the anatomical footprint has been suggested as a technique that can help surgeons repair large, retracted tears without excessive tension and achieve improved clinical outcomes. Of note, excessive tension when restoring the rotator cuff tendon to the anatomical footprint is not limited to large, retracted tears. In some cases, restoring small- and medium-sized tears to the anatomical footprint also can lead to excessive tension. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the authors to employ some degree of footprint medialization even for repair of small- or medium-sized tears if repair to the anatomical footprint will lead to excess tension. The purpose of this article and video demonstration is to provide instruction for a reproducible rotator cuff technique using a medialized single-row rip-stop construct combined with convergence. Technique Video Video 1 An arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with a medialized rip-stop convergence technique is shown for a left shoulder in the beach-chair position, as viewed through a posterior portal and lateral portal with lateral subacromial viewing perspective. Techniques and advantages of medialization are demonstrated with emphasis on creating an opportunity to perform a double-row repair when one otherwise would not be feasible due to the entire footprint’s medial shift.
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Project description:BackgroundThe goal of this study was to estimate the short-term (∼2 years) healthcare costs of failed primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) in the United States.MethodsA review of current literature was performed to estimate the number of RCR performed in the United States in the year 2022 and the rate of progression of these patients to lose repair continuity, reach clinical failure, and progress to nonoperative intervention and revision procedures. A review of the current literature was performed to estimate the costs incurred by these failures over the ensuing 2-year postoperative time period.ResultsThe direct and indirect healthcare costs of structural and clinical failure of primary RCR performed in 2022 are estimated to reach $438,892,670 in the short-term postoperative period. The majority of the costs come from the estimated $229,390,898 in nonoperative management that these patients undergo after they reach clinical failure.ConclusionThe short-term healthcare costs of failed arthroscopic RCR performed in the United States in 2022 are predicted to be $438,892,670. Although RCR improves quality of life, pain, function, and is cost-effective, there remains great potential for reducing the economic burden of failed RCR repairs on the US society. Investments into research aimed to improve RCR healing rates are warranted.Clinical relevanceAlthough RCR improves quality of life, pain, function, and is cost-effective, this study provides evidence that there remains great potential for reducing the economic burden of failed RCR repairs on the US society. Investments into research aimed to improve RCR healing rates are warranted.
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Project description:Symptomatic massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears without glenohumeral joint arthritis and chronic medial retraction often are deemed "irreparable." These patients often are treated with alternative joint-sparing procedures including superior capsular reconstruction or tendon transfer procedures. Open and arthroscopic-assisted muscle advancement techniques allow maximal lateral tendon mobilisation during rotator cuff repair. In this report, we present an all-arthroscopic technique of complete supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle scapular detachment and advancement in retracted massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. This allows for an anatomical tendon footprint reduction and tension-free repair.
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Project description:PurposeTo determine whether anterior cable tears could be identified at the time of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and determine the characteristics of the anterior cable tears identified.MethodsFrom 2016 to 2017 all shoulder arthroscopies had data collected prospectively at the time of surgery, specifically including injury to the capsular and tendon zones of insertion on the greater tuberosity. Anterior cable position and degree of injury and medialization were recorded, as well as complete findings of the diagnostic arthroscopy. The inclusion criterion was primary shoulder arthroscopy. The exclusion criterion was any revision shoulder arthroscopy. All arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (ARCR) were grouped together and all other nonarthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgeries (non-ARCR) were grouped together.ResultsIn total, 118 shoulder arthroscopies had data collected prospectively at the time of surgery: 90 primary shoulder arthroscopies met the inclusion criteria; 28 were excluded because they were revision surgeries. There were 42 patients in the ARCR group (Group 1). Six of these were partial tears, and 36 were full-thickness tears. There were 48 patients in the non-ARCR group (Group 2). The non-ARCR Group 2 served as an anatomic baseline for ARCR Group 1. In all 90 shoulders, the rotator cable and anterior cable were identified. Group 1 (ARCR) incidence of anterior cable tears with abnormal position was 71.4% compared to 2.1% in group 2 (non-ARCR) (P < .001) Group 1 (ARCR) incidence of anterior cable tears with normal anterior cable position (n = 12) was compared to abnormal anterior cable position (n = 30). Injury to the anterior footprint capsular and tendon zones were compared. Normal anterior cable position correlated with no or low-grade injury to anterior footprint capsular zone. (Nimura zone C1). Abnormal anterior cable displacement graded as moderate (n = 20) and severe (n = 10) were compared for injury to the anterior footprint. Moderate displacement correlated with complete or high grade injury to C1 in 85% and complete injury to R1 in 45% (P < .001 and .049). In severe displacement complete C1 injury was 100%, and complete R1 injury was 100% (P < .001 and .001).ConclusionsAnterior cable tears are universally identified in ARCR. Three patterns of medial displacement severity correlated with injury to a crucial insertion zone (C1) at the anterior footprint. The degree of anterior cable disruption at the anterior footprint and displacement was commonly disproportionately greater than the injury to the supraspinatus.Level of evidenceLevel III, diagnostic study.
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