Double-row Rotator Cuff Repair Strategies

Authors:

Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc, Trevor R. Gaskill, MD, Patrick J. Denard, MD, and Stephen S. Burkhart, MD

Abstract:

Repair of the torn rotator cuff has evolved considerably over the past several decades. Traditionally, open surgical repairs were used to achieve tendon-to-bone fixation. As arthroscopic skill and instrumentation improved, a similar evolution of arthroscopic repair techniques has occurred. In many respects, arthroscopic repair strategies have evolved to replicate and improve upon the biomechanical properties of traditional transosseous rotator cuff repair. This review discusses the rationale responsible for this evolution, current technical strategies, and indications for different types of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair constructs.

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About the Author: Peter Millett, MD

Pennsylvania native Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc. is an internationally renowned sports orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author with numerous patents for groundbreaking orthopedic and biologic innovations. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic, Dr. Millett has been consistently selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has been ranked in the top 1% of Orthopaedic Surgeons by U.S. News and World Reports. Using advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Millett focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee.

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