Description
During the last few years, arthroscopic approaches have progressively supplanted traditional open and mini-open techniques for rotator cuff repair (RCR). Both Single-row (SR) and Double-row Suture Bridge (DRSB) fixation techniques are prevalently employed to achieve a strong repair, exhibiting promising short-term clinical outcomes. Despite these advances, early repair failures remain a concern, with retear rates fluctuating between 9% and 29%.
Although numerous techniques have been detailed in academic research, there is still no universally accepted standard for repair methodology. Current studies are actively comparing single-row (SR) and double-row (DR) constructs to identify the optimal approach.
The present study aims to compare the efficacy of Double-row Suture Bridge (DRSB) versus Single-Row (SR) anchor repairs in rotator cuff arthroscopic surgery. We hypothesized that DRSB repair techniques would yield superior clinical outcomes, as measured by standardized scoring systems, and would demonstrate improved tendon healing, as assessed by 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), compared to their single-row counterparts.
