Reestablishment of the native footprint during rotator cuff repair has been suggested as an important criterion for optimizing healing potential and fixation strength.
Hypothesis: A double-row rotator cuff footprint repair will demonstrate superior biomechanical properties compared with a single-row repair.
Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.
Footprint reconstruction of the rotator cuff using a double-row repair improved initial strength and stiffness and decreased gap formation and strain over the footprint when compared with a single-row repair.
Clinical Relevance: To achieve maximal initial fixation strength and minimal gap formation for rotator cuff repair, reconstructing the footprint attachment with 2 rows of suture anchors should be considered.
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Reestablishment of the native footprint during rotator cuff repair has been suggested as an important criterion for optimizing healing potential and fixation strength.
Hypothesis: A double-row rotator cuff footprint repair will demonstrate superior biomechanical properties compared with a single-row repair.
Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.
Footprint reconstruction of the rotator cuff using a double-row repair improved initial strength and stiffness and decreased gap formation and strain over the footprint when compared with a single-row repair.
Clinical Relevance: To achieve maximal initial fixation strength and minimal gap formation for rotator cuff repair, reconstructing the footprint attachment with 2 rows of suture anchors should be considered.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.