Types of Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

90

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 30, 2007

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2011

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2011

Conditions
Rotator Cuff Tear
Interventions
PROCEDURE

single row

This method involves using a single row of anchor(s) to reattach the cuff to the bone.

PROCEDURE

double row fixation

"This technique, double row fixation, involves adding an extra anchor(s) over the number used for single row fixation. This extra anchor(s) is placed further inside the bone and may help to increase the fixation strength of the repair."

Trial Locations (1)

K1Y 4E9

The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

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