I
haven't performed an open or mini-open rotator cuff repair in
about 15 years, thanks in large part to several advances in
arthroscopy that make arthroscopic repairs of most tendon tears
possible. Arming your orthopedic surgeons with the latest tech-
nology lets you fill ORs with the increasing number of older patients
(see "Baby Boomers Aren't Slowing Down" on page 66) who seek
minimally invasive surgery so they can quickly return to active
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Improved fixation, access and visualization enhance
outcomes.
Christopher R. Sforzo, MD | Sarasota, Fla.
Arthroscopy
Essentials
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
z JOINT MOVEMENT Advances in
arthroscopy let surgeons perform major
tendon repairs through small ports.