A Comparative Analysis of Single - Row versus Double - Row Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Techniques, Outcomes, and Clinical Implications

Thanuja N K

Abstract: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction, frequently treated with arthroscopic surgery. Among the available techniques, single - row (SR) and double - row (DR) repairs are the most widely used. This review examines existing literature on SR versus DR arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, focusing on biomechanical integrity, clinical outcomes, re - tear rates, patient satisfaction, and cost - effectiveness and also address the clinical implications of these findings, providing guidance on when each technique may be most appropriate, based on tear size and patient - specific factors.

Keywords: Rotator cuff tear, arthroscopic repair, single - row, double - row, clinical outcomes, re - tear rates, patient satisfaction