Arthroscopy Techniques (May 2013)

Arthroscopic Transosseous-Equivalent Rotator Cuff Repair

  • Kyle P. Lavery, M.D.,
  • Jeffrey F. Rasmussen, M.D.,
  • Aman Dhawan, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2
pp. e183 – e185

Abstract

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Rotator cuff repair techniques continue to evolve in an effort to improve repair biomechanics, maximize the biologic environment for tendon healing, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The arthroscopic transosseous-equivalent technique was developed to replicate the favorable tendon-bone contact area for healing seen in open transosseous tunnel repair. In this technical note and accompanying video, we present our all-arthroscopic transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair technique with a focus on technical pearls.