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SUBMITTER: Kircher J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4722143 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kircher Jörn J Schwalba Knut K Hedtmann Achim A
Arthroscopy techniques 20151009 5
Restoration of subscapularis function is essential for long-term maintenance of good clinical results for both traumatic and nontraumatic rotator cuff tears. The anatomic repair of partially and completely torn tendons from the footprint at the lesser tuberosity is the goal of surgical repair. The described technique, with a combination of an interlocking stitch and additional mattress sutures using a double-loaded suture anchor, provides reduction of the retracted tendon, sufficient pullout str ...[more]