The multi-suture technique for rotator cuff repair: a biomechanical evaluation

Orthopedics. 2007 Nov;30(11):910-9. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20071101-16.

Abstract

Multi-suture fixation of supraspinatus rotator cuff tears provides excellent fixation and biomechanical failure characteristics.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cadaver
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Materials Testing
  • Middle Aged
  • Random Allocation
  • Rotator Cuff / physiology
  • Rotator Cuff / surgery*
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Tensile Strength / physiology