Review article: Regenerative techniques for repair of rotator cuff tears.

Ahmad, Zafar; Henson, Fran; Wardale, John; Noorani, Ali; Tytherleigh-Strong, Graham; Rushton, Neil · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2013

review · Level V

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Abstract

The failure rate of rotator cuff repair is high. Regenerative techniques using material scaffolds, stem cells, and growth factors help augment repair and regenerate tissue. We reviewed the literature of various regenerative techniques in terms of (1) enhancing the repair process, (2) tissue regeneration, (3) mechanical strength, and (4) clinical outcome.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy