Clinical Perspective: Dr. Brian Williams on Tendon-Side Load Control with ZipE®

In this clinical interview, Dr. Brian Williams, DO — Chief of Surgery and Senior Board Examiner & Director of CME at AOBO — shares his experience using ZipE® BioLock technology in tendon-to-bone repair. After multiple cases, Dr. Williams describes a fundamental shift in surgical logic: From bone-centered fixation… to controlled tendon-side mechanics. Key insights discussed in this interview: • Why traditional anchor-based fixation may not fully control the tendon interface • How load distribution across the tendon improves construct stability • The role of controlled compression in protecting tissue from focal stress • Early clinical impressions: improved confidence, earlier mobility, and stronger repair behavior “Anchors fix the bone — ZipE® completes the mechanics at the tendon.” ZipE® is designed to complement existing anchor-based systems by introducing a bioresorbable tendon-side compression layer that enhances load distribution and helps address key failure mechanisms such as tendon retraction and focal stress concentration. Because successful repair isn’t just fixation… It’s restoring how tissue carries load. --- 🔗 Learn more: www.ziptekglobal.com Watch related training videos: • Transosseous Technique:    • Facilitating Tendon Fixation Through ZipE ...   • Product Overview:    • Revolutionizing Tendon Repair – BioLock Te...   • Biomechanical Testing:    • Biomechanical Comparison of Tendon Repair ...   • Arthroscopic Surgical Technique Training:    • Surgical Technique (FULL VERSION) Animatio...   ⚠️ This content is intended for healthcare professionals. Clinical outcomes may vary depending on technique and patient condition.