Longo UG, Petrillo S, Loppini M, et al. - In this prospective study, researchers compared the long-term outcomes of single row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) performed using metal or biodegradable suture anchors. Among 110 patients included, arthroscopic RCR was conducted. They were divided into 2 groups, respectively, of 51 and 59 patients. According to this case-control study, the authors found no statistically significant differences at a mean follow-up of 4.05 + 2 years in clinical and functional results of single row arthroscopic RCR utilising metallic or biodegradable suture anchors for RC < 5 cm. In addition, passive and active ROM of the shoulder and RC muscles strength exhibit no statistically significant variations between metal or biodegradable suture anchors. The type of implant material used (metal vs biodegradable) did not affect the result of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.