All Knot-less Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction

Arthrosc Tech. 2018 Jul 9;7(8):e811-e816. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.03.019. eCollection 2018 Aug.

Abstract

Irreparable rotator cuff tears are a complicated problem, and current treatment options include nonoperative rehabilitation, debridement with or without a biceps tenotomy, tuberoplasty, partial rotator cuff repair, patch augmentation, biodegradable spacers, tendon transfer, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction is a more recent technique that is gaining popularity for use in irreparable rotator cuff tears. However, this surgery can be technically complicated. The purpose of this technique is to increase reproducibility and simplify a complicated procedure by addressing the current challenges of previous techniques.