Comparison of the Tendon Damage Caused by Four Different Anchor Systems Used in Transtendon Rotator Cuff Repair

Figure 1

Transtendon insertion of the anchors. The supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons were exposed by a superior-lateral approach, after dissecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue and retraction of the anterior portion and middle portion of the deltoid muscle. Four anchors were inserted into the humeral footprint, including the Healix Peek (A), Fastin RC (B), Bio-Corkscrew Suture anchor (C), and Healix Transtend (D).