2023 Specialty Day Access Pass-Bioinductive Scaffolds

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Lou McIntyre discusses bioinductive scaffolds for improving rotator cuff healing, addressing challenges like poor tissue quality and healing failures. These scaffolds, mainly collagen implants, act as sponges to hold blood and cells at injury sites, promoting tendon-like tissue regeneration before degrading. Current options include bovine tendon xenografts and electrospun collagen composites, showing promising animal and early clinical results without significant inflammation. While evidence remains mostly level four, early studies indicate improved healing rates and potential cost-effectiveness. Applications include failed conservative treatment, large or revision tears, and comorbidities such as diabetes. Bioinductive scaffolds represent a promising, evolving orthopedic treatment.

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Louis F. McIntyre, M.D., FAANA

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bioinductive scaffolds

rotator cuff healing

collagen implants

tendon regeneration

orthopedic treatment