A novel augmentation technique for the repair of full thickness gluteal tendon tears: a biomechanical analysis in an ovine model

The clinical problem of suture knots becoming loose within the tendon stump, leading to the failure of the tendon sutures, could be mitigated by additional augmentation, resulting in a substantial increase in ultimate load at failure. The benefits of the double-row transosseous-equivalent technique, which facilitates the pressing of the tendon stump against the footprint, are maintained. Level of Evidence Level of Evidence 5.