A Biomechanical Comparison of Single and Double-Row Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

2006234 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Chris Smith · Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth

Susan Alexander · Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth

Adam M. Hill · Imperial College London

Pol E. Huijsmans · Cape Shoulder Institute

Anthony M. J. Bull · Imperial College London

Andrew A. Amis · Imperial College London

J.F. de Beer

Abstract

A double-row reconstruction of the supraspinatus tendon insertion may provide a more reliable construct than a single-row repair and could be used as an alternative to open reconstruction for the treatment of isolated tears.

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Shoulder Injury and Treatment Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

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Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 88, Issue 11, pp. 2425-2431

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.e.00697

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A Biomechanical Comparison of Single and Double-Row Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

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