MSK Interventional Procedures Jon Jacobson Flashcards
What is the most common type of rotator cuff surgery?
Arthroscopy
What is a “Mumford procedure”?
Distal clavicle resection - shaving down the clavicle and usually done due to a damaged AC joint
Following rotator cuff surgery, when will the tendon appear relatively normal?
6-9 months
What is the term for a retained surgical sponge or cotton post surgery?
Gossypiboma AKA textiloma
What is a tenotomy vs tenodesis?
Tenotomy - surgical repair of a damaged tendon - transecting the tendon and AKA tendon release or tendon lengthening
Tenodesis - surgical procedure to treat biceps tendon injuries - may mimic a bone spur on ultrasound or calcification
What is another name for tenotomy?
Tendon release / tendon lengthening