Mattress double anchor footprint repair: a novel, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair technique.
In an effort to increase the immediate strength of a rotator cuff repair and to simulate the standard open reconstruction with its effective suture fixation, we have developed a novel technique for suture anchor reconstruction of the rotator cuff. The technique, termed mattress double anchor (MDA), is simple and adaptable. It makes use of 2 suture anchors that are placed independently and then connected by a suture loop. The technique produces a repair construct that distributes the stress across 2 anchors. The method also restores a large surface area for healing between the rotator cuff and the tuberosity.
Harvard Shoulder Service/Sports Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. pmillett@partners.org
Peter J
PJ
Millett
Augustus
A
Mazzocca
Carlos A
CA
Guanche
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000639:trends; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery