Right and Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears with Open Surgical Repairs - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing

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Right and Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears with Open Surgical Repairs - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing

This stock medical exhibit shows an injury to the rotator cuff and steps from the open surgical repair in a series of illustrations. The first illustration displays the area of injury to the left shoulder and includes the site of the previous repair to the right shoulder. The second illustration shows an anterior view of the left shoulder and the multiple injuries to this area. The third illustration displays the incision into the left shoulder to begin the surgical procedure. The fourth illustration shows portions of the bone and ligaments being removed from the region. The fifth illustration shows the edges of the rotator cuff being cleaned and put back in position. The sixth illustration shows the insertion of suture anchors.

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