Open AccessDouble-row repair of rotator cuff tears: Comparing tendon contact area between techniques
Author(s) -
Shao Hui Allan Ng,
Chung Hui James Tan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v11.i1.10
Subject(s) - rotator cuff , tendon , medicine , shoulders , fibrous joint , contact area , rotator cuff injury , tears , cadaveric spasm , greater tuberosity , anatomy , orthodontics , surgery , materials science , composite material
In rotator cuff repair surgery, the double-row technique is widely performed. Studies have shown that with increased contact area and pressure between tendon and bone interface, better healing is promoted.