title: A stepwise approach to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair based on biomechanical principles.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Burkhart
mesh_terms: 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