The Market

• Rotator cuff repairs are among the most common orthopaedic procedures performed, with over 700,000 annual cases worldwide, of which approximately 500,000 are done in the U.S.
• Arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff continues to enjoy rapid adoption. Technology improvements that increase repair reproducibility, save valuable operating room time and enhance clinical outcomes will continue to accelerate the adoption of arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
• Most rotator cuff repairs are performed using single-point fixation, which has a >50%% re-tear rate. ^1,2