Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery done using a small camera (arthroscope) and fine instruments through tiny skin incisions. The torn tendon is carefully reattached back to the bone using specialised anchors.
Benefits of arthroscopic surgery:
Know more about Rotator Cuff Injuries.
Suture anchors are small, strong implants placed into the bone to firmly secure the tendon.
Types used at ArthroSportz Med:
Strong and reliable fixation | Safe and time-tested | MRI compatible
In many patients, we use advanced knotless anchor technology.
Advantages:
(Preferred for larger tears)
👉 At ArthroSportz Med, double-row repair is preferred whenever tendon quality allows.
In long-standing tears, the tendon may retract and the muscle can become tight, making routine repair difficult.
With arthroscopic muscle slide (muscle advancement), we:
This advanced arthroscopic technique often avoids the need for early shoulder replacement.
When tendon quality is weak or tears are large, healing can be challenging.
Patch augmentation helps by:
Recommended in:
When a rotator cuff tear cannot be repaired, arthroscopic tendon transfer may be advised.
What this involves:
Best suited for:
For irreparable rotator cuff tears without arthritis, SCR is an excellent joint-preserving option.
At ArthroSportz Med, arthroscopic SCR is performed using:
Benefits of SCR
When there is:
Reverse shoulder replacement may be the best solution. This procedure:
Especially beneficial for elderly patients with cuff tear arthropathy.
At ArthroSportz Med, there is no one-size-fits-all surgery. We individualize treatment based on:
👉 Joint preservation is always our first priority. Replacement surgery is offered only when truly necessary.
At ArthroSportz Med, our goal is not just pain relief — it is restoring movement, strength, and
confidence in your shoulder.
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In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
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