Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Technique Using a Bio-Composite Scaffold for Tissue Augmentation.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2022
Abstract
The use of biologics and rotator cuff augmentation have seen significant growth in interest to combat complications of rotator cuff retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Bio-inductive implants are used to induce new tissue formation; however, they lack structural strength at the time of implantation. Conversely, dermal allografts are used to provide structural strength at implantation, but they do not allow for sufficient tissue incorporation and carry inherent risks of allograft tissue. The BioBrace™ (Biorez, New Haven, CT) is a bio-inductive scaffold composed of highly porous type I collagen and bio-resorbable poly (l-lactide) microfilaments developed to combat the latter drawbacks. The unique bio-composite properties provide the ability to combine the benefits of bio-induction and strength into a single implant. We propose a successful, reproducible technique for the implantation of BioBrace for rotator cuff augmentation.
Volume
11
Issue
4
First Page
517
Last Page
517
ISSN
2212-6287
Published In/Presented At
Cheesman, Q. T., Szukics, P. F., Stark, M., Kramer, S. C., & McMillan, S. (2022). Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Technique Using a Bio-Composite Scaffold for Tissue Augmentation. Arthroscopy techniques, 11(4), e517–e522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
35493048
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article