New surgery helps shoulder the burden
Rehab Regs, August 5, 2004
A new, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery procedure for torn rotator cuffs helps lessen pain so patients can begin physical therapy sooner, according to the Chicago Tribune. The AutoCuff system is an arthroscopic repair procedure that reattaches the rotator cuff to the bone by suturing a rapid stitch directly into shoulder tissue. Everyday activities that involve overhead motion, like washing windows or pruning, can put individuals at risk for shoulder injuries. Last year, 300,000 people had surgery for rotator cuff injuries and most were over the age of 40.
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