Patent No. 10-2814890 · Non-Surgical Suture

Rotator Cuff Plication Suture
Fix the Torn Tendon to Bone — Without Surgery

A procedure that physically anchors a partially torn rotator cuff back to the bone without incision, using a bioabsorbable knotless anchor suture. Effective even when injection therapy has repeatedly failed.

None

Incision

Local

Anesthesia

30–60 min

Duration

Same day

Discharge

Indication

Who Is This For?

✓Articular-side partial rotator cuff tear

✓Partial tear with repeated injection therapy failures

✓Partial tear where surgery has been recommended

✓Patients wanting structural repair without open surgery

✓Tendon detachment at bone attachment site

✓Partial tear where shockwave therapy has been ineffective

Not suitable for full-thickness tears

Complete full-thickness tears (especially with muscle atrophy or fatty degeneration) may require surgery. Dr. Lee determines candidacy after ultrasound and MRI evaluation.

Patent Technology

What Makes This Different

Knotless bioabsorbable anchor suture (Patent No. 10-2814890)

Unlike conventional sutures or metal anchors, this patent-protected bioabsorbable knotless suture anchor fixes the torn tendon firmly to bone without leaving permanent foreign material. The body naturally absorbs the suture material over time.

Anchored to bone — not just to tendon tissue

General plication sutures only tighten the tendon on itself, which risks re-tearing. This method uses an anchor to fix the tendon directly to the bone, providing far greater holding strength.

No incision — under ultrasound guidance

The entire procedure is performed under real-time ultrasound guidance through a needle. No incision, no scarring, no general anesthesia. The patient remains conscious throughout.

Procedure Steps

Step-by-Step Process

Pre-Procedure Diagnosis

Ultrasound and MRI to confirm tear location, size, depth, and articular-side vs bursal-side classification. Candidacy judgment by Dr. Lee.

Positioning & Marking

Patient positioned appropriately. Ultrasound marks the precise entry point for the needle relative to the tear site.

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia around the procedure site. No general anesthesia. Consciousness is maintained.

Suture Placement

Under continuous ultrasound guidance, the bioabsorbable anchor suture is placed through a needle to fix the torn tendon edge to the bone.

Confirmation & Discharge

Real-time ultrasound confirms proper suture placement and tendon approximation. Same-day discharge. Arm sling worn for 2–4 weeks.

Combined Therapy

Multiplied Effect When Combined

Plication Suture + Ligament Regeneration Injection

The suture provides structural fixation while the regeneration injection biologically accelerates tissue healing. Structural stability + biological regeneration simultaneously.

About Ligament Regen Injection →

Plication Suture + Bone Marrow Stem Cell

Suture fixes the structural defect; bone marrow stem cells optimize the regenerative environment. Particularly effective for moderate partial tears.

About Bone Marrow Stem Cell →

Plication Suture + Collagen Patch (Regeneten)

Articular-side fixation by suture, plus bursal-side reinforcement with collagen patch. Covers both sides of a tear simultaneously.

About Collagen Patch →