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A Modified SpeedBridge Technique for Retracted or Delaminated Rotator Cuff Repairs
Benjamin D Lee1, Brian B Gilmer1, Sarah D Lang1
1Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, Mammoth Hospital, Mammoth Lakes, California, U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|January 1, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a modified SpeedBridge technique for rotator cuff repair, enhancing the double-row knotless method for retracted or delaminated tears. The technique improves tissue reduction and compression for better surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tears require varied surgical approaches based on tissue retraction and delamination.
- Existing techniques may have limitations in addressing complex tear characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a modified SpeedBridge technique for rotator cuff repair.
- To expand the indications for the double-row knotless technique in treating retracted or delaminated tears.
Main Methods:
- A modified SpeedBridge technique involving an initial anchor with stay sutures for provisional tissue reduction.
- Subsequent compression using a standard double-row technique.
Main Results:
- The described modification effectively addresses both rotator cuff retraction and delamination.
- This technique expands the applicability of the double-row knotless approach.
Conclusions:
- The modified SpeedBridge technique offers a viable solution for complex rotator cuff tears.
- This approach enhances the versatility of knotless double-row rotator cuff repair.
