Switching Stick-Guided Spinal Needle Repair Technique for Small Size Rotator Cuff Tear.

Wanitchanont, Thitiphol; Lertwiram, Peerapat; Vijittrakarnrung, Chaiyanun · Arthrosc Tech · 2025

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Abstract

Symptomatic small rotator cuff tears are a common issue for orthopedic surgeons. While arthroscopic repair is the standard treatment after conservative methods fail, no consensus exists on the ideal technique. This study presents a rotator cuff tissue-preserving repair method using a switching stick and spinal needle, which is reproducible, easy to learn, and ensures equal tendon tissue tension post-repair.

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