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Massive Tears: Techniques for Mobilization of the Large Retracted Rotator Cuff Tears

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Surgical management of massive contracted cuff tears remains a major challenge for shoulder surgeons. Based on tear pattern, mobilization techniques can be required to facilitate a reduction of an otherwise irreparable tear and to finally achieve a tension-free tendon-bone repair. Several techniques are available. The aim of the following chapter is to provide an overview on surgical steps for mobilization of the large retracted rotator cuff tears.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

    Maristella F. Saccomanno

  2. Department of Orthopaedics, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy

    Giuseppe Milano

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  2. Department of Orthopaedics, Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Felix H. Savoie III

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Saccomanno, M.F., Milano, G. (2019). Massive Tears: Techniques for Mobilization of the Large Retracted Rotator Cuff Tears. In: Imhoff, A.B., Savoie, F.H. (eds) Rotator Cuff Across the Life Span. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-58729-4_39

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