Tape versus suture in rotator cuff repair: A biomechanical analysis of footprint compression and repair strength in ovine shoulders

Abstract

Introduction: Clinical studies have shown that rotator cuff repair with an arthroscopic tension band technique lead to a lower re-tear rate compared to simple suture-anchor technique, probably due to higher compression at the tendon-bone interface (footprint). Methods: Rotator cuff tears of the infraspinatus tendon were created in vitro in 16...