# Modified Mason-Allen with Mattress Sutures and Double Row Suture Bridge in Musculotendinosis Rotator Cuff Tear

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new surgical technique for repairing rare musculotendinous rotator cuff tears to improve stability and reduce retear rates.

## Contribution

A modified surgical technique combining Mason-Allen, mattress sutures, and a suture bridge for musculotendinous rotator cuff tears is proposed.

## Key findings

- The modified technique improves soft-tissue stability during repair.
- The method avoids tendon constriction, a common issue in such repairs.

## Abstract

Musculotendinous rotator cuff tear is rarely encountered, and the repair is challenging with high retear rate. There is no definitive guideline on how to manage the tear. We present step-by-step the modified Mason-Allen technique using horizontal mattress sutures and double-row suture bridge for musculotendinous rotator cuff tear repair, which is simple to implement and improves soft-tissue stability while avoiding tendon constriction.