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Fig. 2

From: Are there differences in arthroscopic and histological features between traumatic and degenerative rotator cuff tears in elderly patients? A prospective dual-center analysis

Fig. 2

Measurement of the torn rotator cuff tension. A nonabsorbable suture that grasped the end of the tendon was pulled through the anterolateral portal and then tied to make a closed loop. This suture loop was connected to the sterile hook of a digital tensiometer. Tension was forced to the tensiometer until full coverage of the footprint was attained

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X