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Higher patient satisfaction with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by MMLS
April 2013
Higher patient satisfaction with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by MMLS
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic Single-Row Supraspinatus Tendon Repair With a Modified Mattress Locking Stitch: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Comparison With a Simple Stitch
Arthroscopy. 2008 Sep;24(9):1005-12. Epub 2008 Jun 24.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
78 cases of medium-sized (1.5 to 3-cm) full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomized to undergo arthroscopic repair by use of a modified mattress locking stitch (MMLS) or by use of a simple stitch. Arthroscopic repair with the use of MMLS was found to have better patient satisfaction scores and radiographic repair integrity in comparison over simple stitch repair.
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