Illustrated tips & tricks for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

ForewordArthroscopy of the shoulder is constantly evolving, pushing back the limits of surgery which is intended to be less and less invasive, and more and more respectful of the anatomy and tissues which make this joint so unique.The quality of irrigation pumps, the control of intra-operative blood pressure variations and the availability of electrocoagulation probes have undoubtedly led to the development of a form of surgery that was historically profoundly affected by bleeding. Technological innovation in the field of visualization and anchoring systems has also improved surgical performance for the benefit of our patients. Nevertheless, learning the technique is demanding, sometimes confusing, and must be based on the rigor of a reproducible procedure.Doctor Vincent Martinel is a well-rounded scholar, able to draw on his personal experience and that acquired during his training trips, as well as from his passion for sport and his extraprofessional activities. Based in the Pyrenean foothills, he has never ceased to strive, with discretion and humility, to optimize every arthroscopic shoulder procedure.«Simplify» is the recurring theme throughout this book, so often has he felt and so many of us feel- that this surgical technique could easily fall short of this quality.The maturity of his knowledge and operating techniques, combined with his teaching skills, have led him to share freely and without concession what drives his passion daily. Transmission of knowledge and love of teaching are at the heart of his motivation for this work. That’s the kind of surgeon he is : a craftsman, artists and humorists who will not leave the reader indifferent. Whether you’re an anxious junior or a presumptuous senior, this comic book will delight you.Shoulder arthroscopy can always be simplified.Nicolas Bonnevialle MD - PHD