Abstract:Rotator cuff rupture is a common affection causing an impact on the daily lives of patients, resulting in functional disability and pain. A reasonable number of patients need tendinous repair. Current trends on shoulder surgery are the use of minimally invasive techniques with lower per-operative morbidity and earlier rehabilitation. From the 1990's on, shoulder arthroscopy was largely developed, as well as the use of anchors for tendinous sutures fixation. This technical evolution has allowed for arthroscopic… Show more
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