Numerous single-row and double-row repair suture techniques are used in performing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. However, to our knowledge, there remains no clear consensus on the optimal suture technique for rotator cuff repair. Biomechanical studies have found double-row fixation to be stronger than single-row fixation techniques and massive cuff stitch or modified Mason-Allen techniques to have the strongest fixation of single-row techniques. Some clinical studies have shown improved healing rates for double-row repair suture techniques for larger tear size (>3 cm), but the majority of clinical studies have shown no difference in outcome scores among different suture techniques. Obtaining healing in rotator cuff repair is multifactorial. Suture technique is one of many elements that may play a role in obtaining rotator cuff healing and successful clinical outcomes.
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Numerous single-row and double-row repair suture techniques are used in performing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. However, to our knowledge, there remains no clear consensus on the optimal suture technique for rotator cuff repair. Biomechanical studies have found double-row fixation to be stronger than single-row fixation techniques and massive cuff stitch or modified Mason-Allen techniques to have the strongest fixation of single-row techniques. Some clinical studies have shown improved healing rates for double-row repair suture techniques for larger tear size (>3 cm), but the majority of clinical studies have shown no difference in outcome scores among different suture techniques. Obtaining healing in rotator cuff repair is multifactorial. Suture technique is one of many elements that may play a role in obtaining rotator cuff healing and successful clinical outcomes.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.