2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #2: Fix the Biology! Treat the Cuff With a Biologic Scaffold

Debate Speaker #2: Fix the Biology! Treat the Cuff With a Biologic Scaffold

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Dr. Reef discusses a new implant made of bovine type 1 collagen that aids healing of partial articular-sided rotator cuff tears, which traditionally don’t heal well due to hypovascularity and mechanical strain. The implant reduces tissue stress and promotes natural healing. He presents several successful case studies showing significant improvement and tendon-like tissue formation, with good imaging and clinical results. Compared to invasive surgery, the implant procedure is simpler, less painful, offers faster recovery, and has low complications. Ideal candidates are younger patients with less than 50% tear, especially intersubstance tears and athletes. He concludes by introducing Professor Arce.

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Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Keywords

bovine type 1 collagen implant

partial articular-sided rotator cuff tears

tendon healing

minimally invasive rotator cuff treatment

athlete rotator cuff repair