The use of the supraclavicular fossa portal in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Authors
Ciccone, WJ Miles, JW Cheon, SJ Ash, S Esch, J Tasto, J
Citation
Wj. Ciccone et al., The use of the supraclavicular fossa portal in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, ARTHROSCOPY, 16(4), 2000, pp. 399-402
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ARTHROSCOPY
ISSN journal
07498063 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
399 - 402
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-8063(200005/06)16:4<399:TUOTSF>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Advances in arthroscopic technology allow rotator cuff repair through a min imally invasive approach. However, fixation of the rotator cuff tendon to s uture anchors can be tedious and time consuming. The supraclavicular fossa portal allows improved access to the tear for passing suture. The authors d escribe the relevant anatomy, positioning, and surgical technique for use o f the supraclavicular fossa portal to simplify arthroscopic rotator cuff re pair.