Tips and Tricks for Augmenting Rotator Cuff Repair With a Bio-inductive Collagen Implant.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 35004146.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2021.08.007 and PMC identifier 8719111.
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Abstract
The contemporary literature suggests that a primary feature of recurrence of rotator cuff tear after arthroscopic repair is failure of tendon healing, which can occur for multiple reasons, including compromised tissue quality. Recently, the use of augmentation implants, grafts, or scaffolds has emerged as a strategy to address the issue of deficient rotator cuff tissue. A resorbable bio-inductive collagen implant (REGENETEN; Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA) has been shown to increase tendon thickness when applied in rotator cuff repair. This article presents an experienced surgeon's tips for implanting this device. In addition, we review the current literature about this bio-inductive implant.
Anatomy
- shoulder