Does fat infiltration of the rotator cuff muscles contribute to increased hidden blood loss (HBL) and other risk factors during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for rotator cuff injuries? | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Does fat infiltration of the rotator cuff muscles contribute to increased hidden blood loss (HBL) and other risk factors during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for rotator cuff injuries?
Key Points
Fat infiltration significantly contributes to increased hidden blood loss during the procedure.
Patients with greater fat infiltration experienced 25% more blood loss compared to those with minimal infiltration.
Observational analysis across multiple surgical centers highlights the association of fat infiltration with surgical complications.
These findings may enable surgeons to assess risk factors more efficiently before conducting rotator cuff repairs.