A novel bioresorbable scaffold-anchor did not yield superior outcomes for rotator cuff repair vs. a standard anchor. Both anchors yielded similar retear rates and outcome scores at 6 months.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles ...

"The traditional repair technique involved an open operation where the rotator cuff ... using sutures and with the move to performing repairs with arthroscopy, it now uses multiple anchors drilled ...