Strength of rotator cuff repair

• Main Author: Leong, Jeremy Zhi Wei
• Other Authors: Chou Siaw Meng
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63646
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Arthroscopic suture anchor techniques can be used to repair rotator cuff tendon tear, a common shoulder injury. Unfortunately, in clinical practice, rotator cuff tendon re-tear often occurs after operation. As such, it is essential to assess the biomechanical performance of various anchor repair tec...