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    Rotator cuff repair

    Definition

    Stitching torn rotator cuff

    Rotator cuff repair is a surgery for checking the location of the torn tendon under arthroscopy and attaching the tendon to the bone using a screw with a thread. If there are other abnormalities in the joint, it can be found through arthroscopy and treated at the same time.

    Indication

    • Patients with tendons which have more than 50% of thickness loss or tearing and when conventional treatments have limited effect.

    Procedure

    • 1.Inspect the joint cavity via arthroscopy through a skin incision of less than 1 cm
    • 2.Check the status of rotator cuff through a skin incision, about 5mm, on the lateral side
    • 3.Insert an anchor(screw with a thread) at the attachment site of rotator cuff
    • 4.Sew the tendon by passing the thread through the torn tendon with a certain interval

    Duration

    1 hour

    Hospital stay

    3~5 days