Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Evaluation of Tendon Fastener Designed for Percutaneous Placement in an Ovine Model for Repair of Articular-Sided Rotator Cuff Tears
Par Mark Miller, Adam S. Kohring, Tiffany N. Bridges et 7 autres.
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Résumé
Introduction
Surgical treatment for partial-thickness rotator cuff tendon (RCT) tears often involves open or arthroscopic conversion to a full-thickness tear. A novel method has been developed that utilizes sutureless bone-to-tendon fixation using a percutaneous fastener.