title: The use of the supraclavicular fossa portal in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
abstract: Advances in arthroscopic technology allow rotator cuff repair through a minimally invasive approach. However, fixation of the rotator cuff tendon to suture anchors can be tedious and time consuming. The supraclavicular fossa portal allows improved access to the tear for passing suture. The authors describe the relevant anatomy, positioning, and surgical technique for use of the supraclavicular fossa portal to simplify arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
authors.affiliation: San Diego Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, San Diego, CA 92120, USA.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Ciccone
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Cheon
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ash
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Esch
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tasto
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002102:Cadaver; D002968:Clavicle; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques