Arthroscopic Transosseous vs. Anchored Rotator Cuff Repair

Study Design: After the decision to proceed with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, patients
will be asked to participate in this prospective randomized clinical trial.

Study Procedures:

Before Surgery: The Informed Consent process will be completed prior to any data collection.
Consent will be completed after explanation of each treatment group and the data to be
collected. Baseline and demographic data will be collected prior to surgery:

Randomization: Subjects will be randomized prior to surgery into one of the two rotator cuff
repair technique groups using REDCap software. Randomization will be stratified by gender.

Patient Visits:

Patients will complete their questionnaires and testing before surgery then within 2 weeks, 3
months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years After the first week of surgery, patients will be given
a pain diary to record all narcotic pain medications they consume during the 1st week
post-op.

An ultrasound will be done during their 6 month, 1 year, and 2 year follow up.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Adults age 18-75 years old

- Full thickness rotator cuff tears of any size (documented by MRI or ultrasound)

- Patients planning surgical repair with Dr. Uma Srikumaran (PI of this study) at Johns
Hopkins Shoulder Service (Columbia, Odenton Clinic sites; Howard County General
Hospital/Bayview/Johns Hopkins Hospital operative sites)

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with partial tears, massive rotator cuff tears that are irreparable, isolated
subscapularis tears, and associated pathology (advanced degenerative changes)

- Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff tears will be excluded.