Rotator Cuff Repair (Cadaver Shoulder)

1. Introduction

2. Anchor Placement

• Using posterior portal for visualization, locate rotator cuff tear and debride edges.
• Evaluate size of rotator cuff tear. Number of anchors used will depend on size.
• Using superior lateral portal, position anchor and drill into bone.
• Mallet anchor into bone and release anchor.

3. Retrieving and Passing Suture Arms

• Using retriever, retrieve first suture arm through superior lateral portal.
• Pass suture arm and take suture bite into cuff to be attached.
• Retrieve second suture.
• Pass second suture arm.

4. Tie Suture Arms

• Tie arms using an arthroscopic knot.
• Cut suture ends above knot.
• Repeat with more anchors as needed.