IC 306-2022: Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons-Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons (2/5)

Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons (2/5)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of pseudo-paralysis in relation to rotator cuff tears. He emphasizes the importance of defining terms and distinguishing between functional and non-functional cuffs. The speaker presents a case study of a rancher with bilateral pseudo-paralysis and demonstrates the effects of injecting glycocaine into the shoulders. He suggests that the success of various treatments depends on the presence of functional muscle in the shoulder. The speaker also highlights the limitations of current literature in the field and advocates for a more precise definition of pseudo-paralysis. He then presents an algorithm for patient selection and discusses the possibility of using the SCR (superior capsular reconstruction) procedure to restore function in non-functional cuffs with live muscle. The speaker provides technical insights into the SCR procedure and addresses questions from the audience. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of careful patient selection and correct understanding of the underlying physiology in treating rotator cuff tears. No credits were provided in the video.

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John Tokish, MD

Keywords

pseudo-paralysis

rotator cuff tears

functional cuffs

non-functional cuffs

glycocaine injection

superior capsular reconstruction