Arthroscopy technique: repair of musculotendinous junction rotator cuff tears in the shoulder using a dynamic convergence suture bridge technique

• Main Authors: Gatot, Cheryl, Lie, Hannah Mei En, Lie, Denny Tijauw Tjoen
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Arthroscopy; Rehabilitation care
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/173738; https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85178230216
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Musculotendinous junction (MTJ) rotator cuff tears in the shoulder are rare injuries in which the tendon fails medial to its tuberosity attachment. There is difficulty in striking a balance between restoring the length-tension relationship of the tendon while avoiding high suture tension at the repa...