The Chinese Knot Stitch Technique Using a Footprint Ultrasuture Anchor for Rotator Cuff Repair

The Chinese Knot Stitch Technique Using a Footprint Ultrasuture Anchor for Rotator Cuff Repair

Management of the rotator cuff presents specific challenges to orthopaedic surgeons. Several locking suture methods have been reported but often fail for a number of reasons. We describe a different technique that is easy to perform and inspired by the Chinese knot, an arthroscopic double-locking su...

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Main Authors: Jiapeng Zheng, M.D., Qi Xiao, M.D., Huiyun Deng, M.D., Qingquan Wu, M.D., Dasheng Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628719302361
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Summary:Management of the rotator cuff presents specific challenges to orthopaedic surgeons. Several locking suture methods have been reported but often fail for a number of reasons. We describe a different technique that is easy to perform and inspired by the Chinese knot, an arthroscopic double-locking suture using a footprint ultrasuture anchor. This technique is similar to the suture-bridge structure on the bursal side of the tendon in that it increases tissue grip and stabilizes initial tendon-to-bone fixation. This technique is especially suitable for the patients who have bursal-side partial-thickness or degenerative small- and medium-sized rotator cuff tears.
ISSN:2212-6287

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