Clinical outcomes of modified Kessler tension-reducing suturing combined with double-row repair for Patte II–III rotator cuff tears
Changhao Xiao, Runnan Xue, Xinghai Cheng, Weimin Xu, Hao Cai, Yuanyang Gu, Xuefei Wu, Huanjian Sun, Fengchao Shi, Wenfeng Zhu · 2026
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Xiao and colleagues report 2026 results for a modified shoulder repair in patients with large rotator cuff tears graded Patte II to III, where the torn tendon has pulled back. Their technique combined a knotless double-row repair with a tension-reducing stitch pattern and anchors meant to lower strain on the healing tendon.
Fifteen patients received the new repair, and seventeen received the standard repair for comparison. All wounds healed without complications, and the new method took slightly longer in surgery, though not significantly. Shoulder function scores rose in both groups, but the new-repair group scored significantly higher at three months, six months, and final follow-up. At six months, scans found no re-tears in the new group, versus four re-tear cases among controls.
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| CREATOR | Changhao Xiao, Runnan Xue, Xinghai Cheng, Weimin Xu, Hao Cai, Yuanyang Gu, Xuefei Wu, Huanjian Sun, Fengchao Shi, Wenfeng Zhu |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |