Simplified Putti-Platt Procedure

Abstract

(Fig. 1). The medical portion of the subscrapularis, and capsule is double-breasted as one layer over this repair (Fig. 2) and attached to the lesser tuberosity or biciptal groove (Fig. 3). The con¬ joined tendon is reattached to the coracoid process, the deltoid is sutured to the clavicle, and the wound closed in layers.The postoperative care consists of immobiliza¬ tion for 3 weeks in a Velpeau dressing, followed by a sling for another week. During this time grad-