Specialized Toolkit Series: Shoulder Instability-Knotless is Reproducible, Reliable, and Overall Superior

Knotless is Reproducible, Reliable, and Overall Superior – You Just Don’t Want to Change

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The speaker addresses criticisms from Jeff, emphasizing the superiority of knotless anchors for labral repairs over traditional knotted techniques. Highlighting his extensive experience, he argues knotless anchors reduce knot-related complications such as cartilage and rotator cuff damage and postoperative issues. Lab studies and clinical follow-ups show knotless anchors are strong, reliable, reduce operative time, and improve patient outcomes, including rapid return to sport for professional athletes. He concludes that knotless technology offers biomechanical advantages, lowers fracture risks, and improves clinical results, advocating for embracing innovation and moving beyond outdated knotted methods.

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Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc.

Keywords

knotless anchors

labral repair

knot-related complications

biomechanical advantages

patient outcomes