The cost-effectiveness of single-row compared with double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

• Published in: Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Vol. 94; no. 15; p. 1369
• Main Authors: Genuario, James W, Donegan, Ryan P, Hamman, Daniel, Bell, John-Erik, Boublik, Martin, Schlegel, Theodore, Tosteson, Anna N A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2012
• Subjects: Arthroscopy - economics; Arthroscopy - methods; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Decision Support Techniques; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Probability; Quality-Adjusted Life Years; Reoperation - economics; Rotator Cuff - surgery; Suture Techniques - economics; Treatment Outcome

Interest in double-row techniques for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has increased over the last several years, presumably because of a combination of literature demonstrating superior biomechanical characteristics and recent improvements in instrumentation and technique. As a result of the increa...