Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Scientific rationale, surgical technique, and early clinical and functional results of a knotless self-reinforcing double-row rotator cuff repair system

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Volumn 19, Issue 2 SUPPL., 2010, Pages 83-90

  Vaishnav, Suketu ^a   Millett, Peter J ^a  

^a STEADMAN PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Double row rotator cuff repair; improve contact area for rotator cuff repair; minimize tendon gap formation

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; INFORMATION PROCESSING; PAIN ASSESSMENT; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; ROTATOR CUFF INJURY; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TENDON RECONSTRUCTION;

ADULT; AGED; ARTHROSCOPY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PAIN MEASUREMENT; PATIENT SATISFACTION; ROTATOR CUFF; SUTURE TECHNIQUES; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 76949100532     PISSN: 10582746     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.12.012     Document Type: Review

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