Putti-Platt procedure shoulder surgery, illustration. This operation tightens the anterior capsule of the shoulder, as well as the joint's subscapular

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Putti-Platt procedure shoulder surgery, illustration. This operation tightens the anterior capsule of the shoulder, as well as the joint's subscapularis muscle, to increase the stability of the shoulder. One downside is a loss of external rotation. The subscapularis muscle is shown being dissected and tightened with sutures.

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