Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 94-102.e1, January 2007

Biomechanical Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Abstract 

Rotator cuff repair remains a challenging and rapidly evolving field. Several recent studies have shown that arthroscopic repair yields functional results similar to those of mini-open and open procedures, with all of the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. However, the “best” repair construct remains relatively unknown, with wide variations in surgeon preference and conflicting evidence in the literature. The most recent developments in basic science, suture and suture anchor technology, and innovative prospects for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are reviewed.

Key Words: Rotator cuff, Arthroscopic, Suture, Anchor, Biomechanics, Repair

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 The authors report no other conflict of interest.

Note: To access the supplementary table accompanying this report, visit the January issue of Arthroscopy at www.arthroscopyjournal.org.

PII: S0749-8063(06)01319-3

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2006.10.010

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 94-102.e1, January 2007

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