2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Questions and Answers: Rotator Cuff

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In this discussion, Dr. Bush addresses questions about a bio-implant used in tendon repairs, noting it provides significant early pain and function improvement within weeks, unlike traditional repairs whose benefits appear by one year. Though long-term outcomes are similar to historical controls, the implant reduces early morbidity. Revision cases showed the implant integrates well, though some reactive complications like synovitis and rare infections may occur. Absorbable staples used in the implant rarely cause issues. Ongoing studies aim to better define the implant’s early efficacy and pain reduction, highlighting its value in accelerating recovery despite similar long-term results.

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Chongyang Wang, MD; Mauricio Drummond, MD; Brandon Bushnell, MD, MBA; Louis McIntyre, MD; Robin Dunn, MD

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bio-implant

tendon repair

early pain improvement

implant integration

synovitis