Review Article: Regenerative Techniques for Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears. (August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmad, Zafar; Henson, Fran; Wardale, John; Noorani, Ali; Tytherleigh-Strong, Graham; Rushton, Neil
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic surgery. Volume 21:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 226
• Page End: 231
• Publication Date: 2013-08
• Subjects: regeneration -- rotator cuff -- tendon injuries -- tissue engineering; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; 617.3
• DOI: 10.1177/230949901302100223
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1022-5536

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.