A Simplified Approach for Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear with Dermal Patch Augmentation

  • Levenda A
  • Sanders N
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Here, we describe an arthroscopic method specifically developed to augment rotator cuff repair using a flexible acellular dermal patch (ADP). In this method, an apparently complex technique is simplified by utilizing specific steps to augment a rotator cuff repair. In this method, using a revised arthroscopic technique, rotator cuff repair was performed. This technique allowed easy passage of the graft, excellent visualization, minimal soft tissue trauma, and full four-corner fixation of an ADP. Twelve patients underwent rotator cuff repair with augmentation using the combination of this method and ADP. Due to the technique and biomechanical characteristics of the material, the repairs have been stable and with high patient satisfaction.

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Levenda, A. C., & Sanders, N. R. (2015). A Simplified Approach for Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear with Dermal Patch Augmentation. Advances in Orthopedic Surgery, 2015, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/423949

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