Rotator Cuff Augmentation: Its Role and Best Practices

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2023

Publication Title

Sports Med Arthrosc Rev

Abstract

Rotator cuff tears are a common source of pain and impairment in the shoulder. Healing of the rotator cuff tendons following repair has been associated with improved patient outcomes. While there have been many technical improvements in surgical techniques for rotator cuff repair, failure rates are still surprisingly high. Augmentation of these repairs has been shown to help with fixation biomechanics as well as healing rates. The described types of augments include autograft, allograft, xenograft, and synthetic options. This report reviews the commonly available types of augments and some of the outcomes associated with their use.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Rotator Cuff; Tendons; Arthroplasty; Biomechanical Phenomena; Heterografts

PubMed ID

38109163

Volume

31

Issue

4

First Page

113

Last Page

119

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