what kind of surgery repair a rotator cuff tear
Surgeons use one of three surgical options for repairing rotator cuff tears: open repair, arthroscopic repair, and mini-open repair, which combines both open and arthroscopic techniques. Open Rotator Cuff Repair. This technique involves an open surgical incision several centimeters long over the shoulder. The surgeon separates the shoulder muscle to get near the torn tendon to repair it. Open repair surgery is recommended for: People with large or complicated tears, and; People who need reconstruction procedures, such as tendon transfers.