Rotator Cuff Repair in Turkey
Rotator cuff repair is surgery to repair a torn tendon in the shoulder.
During an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your shoulder joint. The camera displays pictures on a television screen, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.
You may need surgery if:
- Your shoulder hasn’t improved after 6 to 12 months
- You’ve lost a lot of strength in your shoulder and find it painful to move
- You have a tear in your rotator cuff tendon
- You’re active and rely on your shoulder strength for your job or to play sports
Two common types of repair are,
Arthroscopic repair. After making one or two very small cuts in your skin, a surgeon will insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope and special, thin tools into your shoulder. These will let him see which parts of your rotator cuff are damaged and how best to fix them.
Open tendon repair. This surgery has been around a long time. It was the first technique used to repair the rotator cuff. If you have a tear that’s very large or complex, your surgeon may choose this method.
