2020 – 2021 Monthly Fellows Webinar Series-Complex Shoulder Cases

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In this webinar, Dr. Patrick Smith and a panel of experts discuss complex shoulder cases. Dr. Smith presented a case of a pitcher with a partial rotator cuff tear and discussed the use of bone marrow aspirate and patches for healing. Dr. Millett then presented a case of an AC dislocation and discussed a surgical technique involving CC fixation and a graft for stabilization. Dr. Romeo discussed a case of a football player with a shoulder dislocation and questioned the effectiveness of arthroscopic techniques compared to bone reconstruction surgery.<br /><br />The speakers emphasized the importance of using knotless fixation devices and newer devices that don't require anchors for more efficient operations. They highlighted the need to consider the entire shoulder when performing repairs and discussed success rates and potential complications of different surgical approaches. A case study of a patient who underwent superior capsule reconstruction for a massive cuff tear was presented, indicating good outcomes.<br /><br />The speakers discussed when to consider superior capsule reconstruction as a treatment option and stressed the importance of proper graft selection and tensioning. They also cautioned that these are challenging operations requiring experience and recommended seeking assistance from more experienced surgeons.<br /><br />Throughout the webinar, the speakers emphasized the importance of ongoing education, collaboration, and support within the medical community.

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May 11, 2021

Keywords

webinar

shoulder cases

rotator cuff tear

bone marrow aspirate

AC dislocation

CC fixation

graft stabilization

arthroscopic techniques

bone reconstruction surgery

knotless fixation devices

superior capsule reconstruction