The “Parachute” Technique: A Simple and Effective Single-Row Procedure to Achieve an Increased Contact Area Between the Cuff-Tendon and Its Footprint

Many techniques of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair have been described. No significant differences in clinical outcomes or rerupture rates have been observed when comparing single-row with double-row methods. Not all single- and double-row repairs are the same. The details of the technique used are...

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Main Authors: Luis Natera, M.D., Paolo Consigliere, M.D., Caroline Witney-Lagen, M.D., F.R.C.S., Juan Brugera, M.D., Ph.D., Giuseppe Sforza, M.D., M.Ch.(Orth), Ehud Atoun, M.D., Ofer Levy, M.D., M.Ch.(Orth), F.R.C.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-10-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628717302414