Introduction Rotator cuff disease is prevalent in the aging population and is the most common cause of shoulder disability. Considerable controversy exists in the orthopedic community regarding the optimal management of rotator cuff pathology. By studying the natural history, we…
Introduction The shoulder is a complex anatomic structure due to its multiple passive and active structures working together for stability and joint motion. The shoulder’s ability for multiple degrees of motion is based on the interaction of multiple structures that…
Introduction Recent advances in arthroscopic techniques, instrumentation, and implants have revolutionized the management of rotator cuff pathology. For nearly all rotator cuff tear types, arthroscopic repair has been repeatedly demonstrated to be safe and effective when compared with equivalent open…
Introduction Traditional comprehension of anatomy cannot keep up with technologic progress in medicine, especially advances in shoulder surgery. The rapid pace of technologic change in arthroscopic procedures and practices and advances in imaging methods require a better comprehension of detailed…