Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 677-680, May 2010

Bridging Self-Reinforcing Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: We Really Are Doing Better

  • Stephen S. Burkhart, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, San Antonio, Texas
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Stephen S. Burkhart, M.D., 150 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78258, U.S.A.
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  • Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Received 17 January 2010; accepted 17 February 2010.

Abstract 

Single-row versus double-row repair of rotator cuff tears is currently a controversial topic. In this Level V article, we articulate why we believe that second-generation double-row repair techniques, which use bridging sutures to link the 2 rows of suture anchors together in a self-reinforcing manner, are producing superior clinical and biomechanical results.

 

 S.S.B. received support exceeding US $500 related to this research, is a consultant for, and receives inventor's royalties from Arthrex, Naples, Florida.

 

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PII: S0749-8063(10)00176-3

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2010.02.007

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 677-680, May 2010

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