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A Combined Rip‐Stop and Double‐Pulley Technique in Arthroscopic Suture‐Bridge Repair

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common upper-extremity pathologies and often requires repair. The pursuit of optimal arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has spurred numerous technical innovations and stitch-pattern refinements. First, the double-pulley construct can increase tendon-bone compression and provide a joint seal. Second, the rip-stop configuration can reduce the possibility of tendon cut-through and improve the biomechanical properties of the fixation. Thus, an alternative method is introduced by incorporating both techniques simultaneously into arthroscopic suture-bridge repair, in which the medial double-pulley construct assumes the function of a rip-stop. This method may improve the biology of tendon healing and reduce the retear rate after rotator cuff repair.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103247

Authors: Jianhao Xie, Yiming Zhu

Institutions: Capital Medical University, Peking University, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975