Supraspinatus tendon repair using anchors: a biomechanical evaluation in the rabbit

Background Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs are mostly secured with suture anchors and often supplemented by footprint decortication. The objectives of this study were to characterize the strength of bone–tendon healing following anchor repair and assess the effect of channeling the supraspinatus (SSP) humeral footprint 1 week ahead of reattachment surgery.