title: The Simple Cow Hitch Stitch Technique for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair and Stabilization Using Knotless Suture Anchors.
abstract: The tissue-suture interface is the most vulnerable and challenging part of adequate restoration and fixation in rotator cuff repair. We describe a simple stitch technique for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using knotless suture anchors based on the cow hitch. The simple cow hitch stitch technique is easy to perform, especially under difficult conditions, and provides excellent initial fixation strength as required for integration of the reinserted cuff and for shoulder stabilization.
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: Nael
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hawi
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Krettek
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Surgical Clinic Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany.
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hawi
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: Rupert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meller