When deadman theory meets footprint decortication: a suture anchor biomechanical study

Abstract Background The optimal insertion angle for suture anchor insertion has long been of great interest. Although greater tuberosity decortication is commonly performed during rotator cuff repair, the effect of decortication on the suture anchor insertion angle remains unclear. The purpose of th...

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Main Authors: Chih-Kai Hong, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Ping-Hui Wang, Che-Chia Hsu, Ming-Long Yeh, Wei-Ren Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1209-7