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

Wanitchanont T.Lertwiram P.Vijittrakarnrung C.Mahidol University2024-11-232024-11-232024-01-01Arthroscopy Techniques (2024)https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/102126Symptomatic 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.MedicineSwitching Stick–Guided Spinal Needle Repair Technique for Small Size Rotator Cuff TearArticleSCOPUS10.1016/j.eats.2024.1033092-s2.0-8520923828222126287