A stepwise approach to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair based on biomechanical principles.
The author has previously elucidated and advocated various biomechanical principles for application in rotator cuff repair. This article is an attempt to link all these concepts together into a unified stepwise approach to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair that will maximize the strength of the repair for all tear configurations.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation