title: Salvage rotator cuff repair using a biotenodesis screw.
abstract: Rotator cuff tear fixation can be difficult when humeral head bone stock is poor as a result of osteopenia or osteoporosis. This technical note describes biotenodesis screw use to achieve effective fixation after 2 previous attempts at implanting suture anchors failed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
authors.forename: Akbar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nawab
authors.forename: Yavuz
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kocabey
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Caborn
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nyland
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques