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Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
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2025
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) pose significant clinical challenges due to their complex pathology and limited treatment options. This study introduces whole rotator cable reconstruction (WRCR) using proximal biceps tendon autograft as a novel surgical technique for MIRCTs.
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A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
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2026
This protocol presents an optimized rotator cuff repair technique that combines the medial knot-tying suture-bridge repair with a rip-stop configuration, designed to enhance cuff healing and minimize the risk of retear.
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Whole Animal Perfusion Fixation for Rodents
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2012
Here we describe a low-cost, rapid, controlled and uniform fixation procedure using 4% paraformaldehyde perfused via the vascular system: through the heart of the rat to obtain the best possible preservation of the brain.
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Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
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2026
We propose a technical modification for capsular reconstruction that utilizes arthroscopic rerouting and fixation of the long head of the biceps tendon to enhance the repair of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
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Fixation and Sectioning
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2023
Two basic types of preparation are used to visualize specimens with a light microscope: wet mounts and fixed specimens. The simplest type of preparation is the wet mount, in which the specimen is placed in a drop of liquid on the slide. A liquid specimen can be directly deposited on the slide using a dropper. Solid specimens, such as skin scraping, can be placed on the slide before adding a drop of liquid to prepare the wet mount. Sometimes the liquid is simply water, but stains are often added...
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Direct visualization lets the surgeon inspect the injured structure inside the joint while preparing the repair site and aligning damaged tissue or bone. This visual control supports precise placement of the fixation device rather than relying only on external landmarks. In practice, the arthroscope connects assessment and stabilization within the same minimally invasive procedure.
Screws, suture anchors, and fixation buttons are the principal devices identified for securing repaired or stabilized structures. Their shared role is to hold the prepared and aligned tissue or bone in place during the fixation procedure. The specific device is not assigned to every injury in the overview, so selection must be understood as dependent on the repair being performed.
Smaller access incisions matter because they are intended to limit disruption to tissues surrounding the joint. This design preserves the minimally invasive character of the approach while still allowing the surgeon to inspect, prepare, align, and secure the injured structure. The practical goal is to combine stabilization with a route that causes less disturbance around the operative area.
The principal workflow begins with portal placement and arthroscope insertion, followed by direct inspection of the joint. The surgeon then prepares the injured area, aligns damaged tissue or bone, and secures it with an appropriate fixation device. This sequence combines visualization, preparation, alignment, and stabilization, allowing the repair to be performed while the target structure remains under direct observation.
Applications include selected fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, labral tears, and osteochondral lesions. The approach is described for joints such as the shoulder, knee, and ankle, so its use spans different types of intra-articular damage rather than one single injury pattern. Selection remains important because the overview specifies selected cases, not universal use.
Direct visualization also makes it possible to evaluate surgical outcomes during the operative process. The intended results include restored joint stability and support for rehabilitation, while the smaller access route limits disruption to surrounding tissues. Consequently, outcome assessment can consider both the condition of the repaired structure and whether the fixation achieved the desired stabilization within the joint.