The Shoulder

This video lasts 3:36 min and demonstrates an arthroscopic tendon suture. This involves the use of so-called anchors made of titanium and plastic. The threads on the anchors are passed through the torn tendon stumps, subsequently allowing the tendon to be reattached to the bone of the upper arm. We refer to this kind of reconstruction as a three-row tendon suture, because anchors are placed at various points on the bone and ultimately form three rows of anchors. Finally, the video shows the complete repair of the torn tendon. Having been fixed against the bone, the tendon must regrow during the subsequent rehabilitation phase.

Rotator cuff suture using a multi-row repair technique and patch augmentation - Version 1

This video lasts 13:42 min and demonstrates an arthroscopic tendon suture followed by synthetic reinforcement using a ‘patch’. This involves the use of so-called anchors made of titanium and plastic. The threads on the anchors are passed through the torn tendon stumps, subsequently allowing the tendon to be reattached to the bone of the upper arm. We refer to this kind of reconstruction as a three-row tendon suture, because anchors are placed at various points on the bone and ultimately form three rows of anchors. The video shows the complete repair of the torn tendon. Finally, the reattached tendon is reinforced using a patch (a polyester net).

Rotator cuff suture using a multi-row repair technique and patch augmentation - Version 2

This video lasts 9:45 min and demonstrates an arthroscopic tendon suture followed by reinforcement using a ‘patch’. This involves the use of so-called anchors made of titanium and plastic. The threads on the anchors are passed through the torn tendon stumps, subsequently allowing the tendon to be reattached to the bone of the upper arm. We refer to this kind of reconstruction as a three-row tendon suture, because anchors are placed at various points on the bone and ultimately form three rows of anchors. The video shows the complete repair of the torn tendon. Finally, the reattached tendon is reinforced using a patch (a polyester net). In addition to the tendon suture, this video also contains external footage of the operating theatre, the patient’s position and the general framework conditions.

Rotator cuff suture using a multi-row repair technique and patch augmentation - Version 3

This video lasts 12:25 min and demonstrates an arthroscopic tendon suture followed by reinforcement using a ‘patch’. This involves the use of so-called anchors made of titanium and plastic. The threads on the anchors are passed through the torn tendon stumps, which subsequently allows the tendon to be reattached to the bone of the upper arm. We refer to this kind of reconstruction as a three-row tendon suture, because anchors are placed at various points on the bone and ultimately form three rows of anchors. The video shows the complete repair of the torn tendon. Finally, the reattached tendon is reinforced using a patch (a polyester net).