A 2-cm skin incision was introduced just distal to the acromion process. The deltoid was retracted posteriorly, and the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons were identified, transected, and sutured with a 5-0 Prolene (Ethicon) to a Penrose drain (Grafco) to prevent spontaneous adhesions, as done previously.8 (link)–10 (link)