Does anchor type, anchor material or suture configuration affect the outcome of rotator cuff repair – Analysis from the New Zealand Rotator Cuff Registry

摘要

Introduction and Aims: Increasingly anchors are used to repair rotator cuff tears, particularly with more frequent use of mini-open and arthroscopic approaches. Little information exists from large scale clinical studies comparing outcomes for different anchor types, anchor materials or the suture configuration employed in rotator cuff repair.