"Shoe Shop" Lacing Technique: A New Biceps-Augmented Knotless Suture for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.

ABSTRACT: Advancements in rotator cuff tear repair have led to innovative techniques for complex cases. In this article, we introduce the "shoe shop" lacing technique, a knotless, side-to-side, and tendon-to-bone suture method augmented with the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) for anterior margin-deficient massive rotator cuff tears. This approach offers simplicity, durability, and potential advantages in biomechanics. The LHBT integration and knotless sutures make it a promising solution for challenging tear patterns. This technique provides an attractive option for arthroscopic repair, improving outcomes in cases where anterior cable reinforcement is essential.

SUBMITTER: Bonfatti R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258873 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature