Complications of rotator cuff repair

K. Yamaguchi

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Abstract

Although rare, complications of rotator cuff repair surgery can be severe. The most severe complications include deltoid detachment, axillary nerve injury, anterior-superior instability, and infection. With the possible exception of infection, all of these complications can be avoided with proper adherence to surgical principles. Treatment with revision procedures is technically demanding but can bring significant pain relief. Functional gains also can occur but are less predictable.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-41
Number of pages9
JournalTechniques in Orthopaedics
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997

Keywords

  • Anterior-superior instability
  • Axillary nerve injury
  • Complications
  • Decompression
  • Deltoid detachment
  • Infection
  • Rotator cuff tears

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