SynthesisOrthopaedic surgery2014
Arthroscopic single-row versus double-row technique for repairing rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 58 citations in OpenAlex.
- Do functional outcomes and cuff integrity correlate after single- versus double-row rotator cuff repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis study.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2018Pooled it
- EVIDENCE-BASED REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY: DOUBLE-ROW REPAIR FOR LARGE ROTATOR CUFF TEARS.Acta ortopedica brasileira · 2026Review
- Lower Trapezius Transfer: Technical Tips for Tendon Harvesting and Arthroscopic Achilles Allograft Fixation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Anchorless Transosseous Suture: The Open-Box Technique in Rotator Cuff Repair.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Double-row suture-bridge technique does not yield better clinical and radiological results than single-row technique in patients older than 55 years at 2 years minimum follow-up: A comparative study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Is it enough to utilize a single anchor for repair of rotator cuff tears ≤ 3 * 3 cm²?PloS one · 2025Article
- The High Resistance Loop (H-Loop) Technique for Arthroscopic Repair of Subscapularis.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Changes in the Lateral Acromion Angle in Rotator Cuff Tear Patients with Acromioplasty.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Observational
- A network meta-analysis of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.BMC surgery · 2023Article
- Comparison of Outcomes after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair between Elderly and Younger Patient Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Arthroscopic Repair of Rotator Cuff Injury: An Analysis of Function, Muscular Strength and Pain Between Single Row and Double Row Techniques.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2022Article
- Hybprinting for musculoskeletal tissue engineering.iScience · 2022Review
- Rotator cuff repair with single row technique provides satisfying clinical results despite consistent MRI retear rate.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2022Article
- A comparison of simple and complex single-row versus transosseous-equivalent double-row repair techniques for full-thickness rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2022Review
- Short-term outcomes following mini-open repair of chronic gluteus medius tendon tears using a double-row technique.Journal of hip preservation surgery · 2021Article
- Arthroscopic Linked Triple Row Repair for Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
- Histological evaluation of cellular response to a multifilament electrospun suture for tendon repair.PloS one · 2020Article
- Current Concepts in Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques: Biomechanical, Functional, and Structural Outcomes.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2019Review
- When deadman theory meets footprint decortication: a suture anchor biomechanical study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2019Article
- Tear characteristics and surgeon influence repair technique and suture anchor use in repair of superior-posterior rotator cuff tendon tears.Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery · 2019Article
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to systematically review published reports that compare the outcomes of single-row and double-row suture anchor fixation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
methodsCombined data regarding relevant patient characteristics, rotator cuff pathology, surgical techniques, postoperative rehabilitation regimens, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Scores, Constant scores, American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) scores, tendon healing, incidence of recurrent rotator cuff defects, shoulder muscle strength, range of motion, surgical time and patient satisfaction were assessed.
resultsSeven eligible randomized controlled studies and four prospective cohort studies were identified. There were no significant differences between the single-row and double-row groups in terms of Constant or ASES scores. However, UCLA scores, tendon healing, abduction shoulder strength index (SSI), external rotation SSI and internal rotation SSI were significantly better for double-row technique than for single-row technique. A statistically significant advantage for double-row repair according to UCLA score and external rotation SSI was found in the subgroup with tears greater than 3 cm.
conclusionNo definite conclusion could be drawn about differences in overall outcomes of double- and single-row techniques for repairing for small to medium (<3 cm) or large to massive (>3 cm) rotator cuff tears, even though some measures of clinical outcome showed significant differences between these two techniques.
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