Abstract

This paper will present the technique for a novel suture anchor configuration used in the management of rotator cuff tears. The senior author (MR) developed this technique, involving single-row cruciate sutures, to increase the footprint contact surface area while creating a desirable tensile pressure between the suture and tendon. Biomechanical studies of this technique have demonstrated a mean footprint contact area of 253mm2 while maintaining a contact pressure of 0.78Mo. In addition to its biomechanical validity, this simple configuration is easy to master, amenable to healing and not prone to cut out. The use of a single-row anchor also decreases the comparable cost with double-row techniques.