Rotator cuff tears are among the most common orthopaedic injuries. If not treated, they can result in a massive irreparable tear because of tendon retraction and muscle atrophy. Mihata et al. in 2012 described the technique of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using fascia lata autograft. This has been considered an acceptable and effective method for treating irreparable massive rotator cuff tears. We describe an arthroscopically assisted superior capsular reconstruction (ASCR) technique using all soft anchors to preserve the bone stock and reduce possible hardware complications. Moreover, knotless anchors for the lateral fixation make the technique easier to reproduce.

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