UltraTape and sutures combination versus conventional sutures in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a 6-month retrospective matched cohort study

6 months post cuff repair, the combination of an UltraTape with conventional sutures did not reduce the re-tear rate. Additionally, despite showing higher shoulder lift-off strength, lower level of shoulder pain at rest and lower frequency of shoulder pain on activity, the UltraTape/Sutures combination prolonged the time needed for repair, reduced shoulder internal rotation level and lowered the patients' overall satisfaction about their shoulders.