Clinical orthopaedics and related research
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jun 2010
ReviewStrategies in biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair: a review.
Degenerative rotator cuff tears are increasing with the aging population, and healing is not uniform after surgery. Rotator cuffs may show improved healing when biologic factors are added during surgery. ⋯ There is potential application of biologic augmentation to improve healing after rotator cuff repair. However, research in this field is still inconclusive and has not been sufficiently demonstrated to merit regular clinical use. Future human trials can elucidate the use of biologic augmentation in rotator cuff repairs.