Editorial Commentary: Choose Wisely: Rotator Cuff All-Suture Anchors.

Abstract

The defining feature of a surgeon's professional practice is clinical decision making coupled with surgical execution. Surgeons' decisions are continually being scrutinized, and clinicians are trained to consult and interpret the peer-reviewed literature in formulating a treatment plan. An important decision in the surgical episode of care is which implant(s) will be used, and surgeons should feel comfortable defending their implant choices. Understanding the finer details of a bench study is important in formulating a clinical opinion of a biomechanical investigation of surgical implants. The biomechanical properties of diverse brands of all-suture rotator cuff anchors are not significantly different. However, all-suture rotator cuff anchors require further comparison with traditional rotator cuff suture anchors in geriatric patients who potentially have osteoporosis.