The interest in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has increased exponentially over the last 5 years. Although the operative technique of repair continues to evolve, there are now several studies reporting excellent results after arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears. In this review, we focus on new concepts and techniques related to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair that have been recently introduced.
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