Optimization of Subscapularis Tendon Repair in Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty Using a Resorbable Pressure-Dissipating Onlay Suture Disk Implant.

Successful subscapularis repair in stemless shoulder arthroplasty is crucial to reduce complications and improve postoperative function. As stemless shoulder arthroplasty continues to grow in popularity, several subscapularis tendon repair techniques are being developed, with a current trend toward knotless devices and double-row anchor-based constructs. In this article, we present our technique for repair of a subscapularis tendon peel using a suture-capture construct that aids in compression of the tendon onto its footprint and then gradually releases the tension as the capture resorbs and tendon healing occurs.

Single-row or Double-row Rotator Cuff Repair.

Rotator cuff tears are potentially a career-ending injury for athletes. The surgeon must identify which patients will benefit from surgical repair. The factors to consider are age, type of sport, time since injury, athlete's level, and the patient's expectations.

Interscalene block in the context of enhanced recovery for shoulder: A case series.

Introduction: The application of enhanced recovery in shoulder surgery has not had such a favorable acceptance, therefore, the objective of this study was to present and describe the use of interscalene block to promote enhanced recovery in a series of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgery.

Methods: Thirty-five patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery were included, in whom interscalene blockade and sedation were administered. Subsequently, pain intensity, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, presence of Horner's syndrome, blurred vision, hoarseness, time elapsed to discharge, unplanned readmissions, patient satisfaction, and compliance with hospital discharge criteria in the first 12 weeks were evaluated, hours following the criteria of an enhanced recovery.

Adverse events associated with biodegradable lactide-containing suture anchors.

Purpose: To evaluate the occurrence of adverse events and inflammatory reactions related to the use of biodegradable anchors.

Methods: A retrospective review of a consecutive series of arthroscopic shoulder procedures using biodegradable suture anchors performed by a single surgeon was undertaken. The database was purged of patient identifiers.