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Rotator Cuff Repair: No functional difference between single and double row fixation
April 2013
Rotator Cuff Repair: No functional difference between single and double row fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Single-Row with Double-Row Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jul 18;94(14):1249-57Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Peter Lapner expands on his study comparing single-row and double-row fixation for rotator cuff repairs
Synopsis
90 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomised to either single-row or double-row suture techniques to compare differences in functional outcomes and healing rates. Results indicated that there were no significant differences in Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index, Constant Score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score or strength between the two technique...
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