Single-row repair versus double-row repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

Despite the fact that double-row repair shows a significantly higher rate of tendon healing and greater external rotation than does single-row repair, there is no significant improvement in shoulder function, muscle strength, forward flexion, internal rotation, patient satisfaction, or return to work. Prasathaporn N, Kuptniratsaikul S, Kongrukgreatiyos K. Arthroscopy. 2011 Jul;27(7):978-85. PMID: 21693349