Martinel V, Zipoli B. The Zipknot Technique: A Modified Tension Band Repair Technique for Isolated Supraspinatus Tears.
Arthrosc Tech 2024;
13:102820. [PMID:
38312869 PMCID:
PMC10837841 DOI:
10.1016/j.eats.2023.08.025]
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Abstract
Tension band repair frequently is used for small rotator cuff tears. This Technical Note describes a variation using a single knotless suture anchor but with a specific lark's head knot technique to pass the sutures through the tendon that improves bone-tendon contact and tendon healing while preventing a dog-ear deformity.
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