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Complete full-thickness retear of infraspinatus 1.5 cm retracted after revision rotatr cuff repair. other rotatr cuff tendons intact.fixable and how?
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Arthroscopic: Most rotator cuff tears, even repeat tears can be fixed using an arthroscopic technique. The tear is mobilized and then reattached to the proximal humerus usually using what are known as suture anchors. Best wishes.
Answered 7/9/2019
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