Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 662-669 , June 2007

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs: An Anatomic and Biomechanical Rationale for Different Suture-Anchor Repair Configurations

  • Brian J. Cole, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and requests for reprints to Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A., Department of Orthopedics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W Harrison, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Neal S. ElAttrache, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California
    • ,
  • Ammar Anbari, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Norwich Orthopedic Group, North Franklin, Connecticut, U.S.A.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(07)00271-X

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.02.018

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 6 , Pages 662-669 , June 2007

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