Second AAOS Video Theater Award win after 2023 recognition — surgical experience to be shared with medical professionals worldwide at 2027 annual meeting
A new shoulder surgery technique developed at Yeosu Baek Hospital has been selected as a winner of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Orthopaedic Video Theater Award for 2027.
The recognition carries particular weight as it marks the hospital's second OVT Award win, following an earlier honor in 2023. The winning technique — a tendon transfer procedure designed to restore shoulder strength in patients with rotator cuff tears too severe to repair by suture — has drawn considerable attention within the orthopedic community.
The AAOS is one of the world's largest orthopedic academic organizations, bringing together surgeons and researchers from around the globe. Its next annual meeting is scheduled to run from March 3 to March 6.
Each year, the AAOS evaluates surgical videos on educational value, technical quality and clinical utility before selecting standout submissions. Yeosu Baek Hospital received official notification of its selection on Tuesday.
The winning video is titled "Restoring Lost Internal Rotation Strength in Irreparable Anterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears."
When the rotator cuff sustains severe damage, the torn tendon can become impossible to reattach through conventional suturing.
Injuries to the tendons at the front of the shoulder are particularly debilitating, as they weaken the internal rotation needed for everyday movements such as bringing the hand toward the abdomen or reaching behind the back.
The procedure Yeosu Baek Hospital developed is the anterior latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer, known as the anterior LDTM transfer. It works by relocating healthy muscle and tendon tissue from the back to the front of the shoulder, with the goal of restoring lost strength and joint stability in place of the severely damaged tendon.
The technique focuses on recovering necessary muscle function while preserving the patient's own shoulder joint. Candidacy for the procedure is determined by a comprehensive assessment of cartilage condition and remaining muscle function.
The award recognizes the internationally significant educational value of the shoulder reconstruction expertise Yeosu Baek Hospital has built up over many years.
The selected video will be presented at next year's AAOS annual meeting and shared with orthopedic professionals worldwide through the academy's official online education platform.
"We hope this recognition will allow Yeosu Baek Hospital's shoulder reconstruction experience to contribute to surgical education internationally and open new possibilities for patients with difficult-to-treat shoulder conditions," said Baek Chang-hee, director of Yeosu Baek Hospital.
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