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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with Patch Augmentation using ArthroFlex at Chennai Upper Limb Unit
Dr. Ram Chidambaram, orthopedic surgeon & shoulder specialist explaining about arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using ArthroFlex®–HDA, at Chennai Upper Limb Unit, Chennai. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 13: In a remarkable milestone for Indian orthopedic surgery, Dr. Ram Chidambaram, one of India’s foremost shoulder specialists, successfully performed the country’s first arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using [...]
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 13:In a remarkable milestone for Indian orthopedic surgery, Dr. Ram Chidambaram, one of India’s foremost shoulder specialists, successfully performed the country’s first arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using ArthroFlex®–HDA, at Chennai Upper Limb Unit, Chennai. This procedure marks a significant development in restoring shoulder function and improving quality of life for patients suffering from complex, massive rotator cuff tears caused by injury or fall.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ram Chidambaram said: “This surgery opens new possibilities for patients who were previously considered untreatable with conventional methods. ArthroFlex–HDA provides an ideal graft for restoring shoulder biomechanics, giving patients a pain-free, functional shoulder and a renewed quality of life.”
Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator cuff tears are commonly encountered following an injury or fall. The muscles making up the rotator cuff (crucial for lifting and shoulder rotation) often wear down with age and repetitive use, increasing their propensity to tear. Patients present with significant pain, restricted range of motion and hampered ability to perform activities of daily living. Small tears can be treated conservatively, but big tears often require surgical intervention in the form of arthroscopic repair (‘keyhole surgery’). Classically, this involves reattachment of the torn tendon to the footprint of the humeral head using suture anchors. The majority of patients respond well to this procedure, but a few experience poor functional outcomes due to degenerative tissue and retears.
