Tendon-to-Bone Pressure Distributions at a Repaired Rotator Cuff Footprint Using Transosseous Suture and Suture Anchor Fixation Techniques

Abstract

Stronger and faster rotator cuff healing may be expected when beneficial pressure distributions exist between the repaired rotator cuff and its insertion footprint. Tendon-to-tuberosity pressure and contact characteristics should be considered in the development of improved open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques.