Who Benefits from Rotator Cuff Repair Procedures?
Anyone who has had an injury in the upper arm or shoulder joint understands the pain and limitations that such an injury causes. Rotator cuff tears require repair procedures to prevent complications or permanent disability and range of motion. Such injuries often occur in individuals who are over 40, as well as young adults who have been involved in accidents and contact sports. Rotator cuff injuries are the most common among baseball pitchers because of the repetitive force and actions involved in the pitching process. It is also commonly found in those who engage in repetitive movements that require overhead lifting or motions. Rotator Cuff Repair Procedures • Arthroscopic repair • Open surgical repair • Mini open repair Arthroscopic repairs utilize a small thin instrument is called a fiber-optic scope. This scope is inserted into a small surgical opening made in the shoulder or upper arm area. Connected to a monitor, the surgeon performing the repair can do so by controlling his or
