Editorial Commentary: Remnant‐Preserving Philosophy Extended to Rotator Cuff Repair: Can We Improve Tendon Healing by Preserving the Native Insertional Fibrocartilage?

Tendon-to-bone healing in rotator cuff repair is affected by the method of footprint preparation. Bone drilling and preserving the native fibrocartilage at the tendon attachment site improved tissue quality and mechanical strength of bone-tendon interface in an animal model.