# Switching Stick–Guided Spinal Needle Repair Technique for Small Size Rotator Cuff Tear

## TL;DR

The paper introduces a new rotator cuff repair technique using a switching stick and spinal needle to preserve tissue and ensure even tension.

## Contribution

A novel, tissue-preserving rotator cuff repair method using a switching stick and spinal needle is introduced.

## Key findings

- The technique is reproducible and easy to learn for surgeons.
- It ensures equal tendon tissue tension after repair.
- It is suitable for small rotator cuff tears.

## Abstract

Symptomatic small rotator cuff tears are a common issue for orthopedic surgeons. While arthroscopic repair is the standard treatment after conservative methods fail, no consensus exists on the ideal technique. This study presents a rotator cuff tissue-preserving repair method using a switching stick and spinal needle, which is reproducible, easy to learn, and ensures equal tendon tissue tension post-repair.