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Better 12-month function scores and lower retear with collagen augmentation in rotator cuff repair
Am J Sports Med. 2018 May;46(6):1424-1431112 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized either to augmented surgery with a collagen scaffold between the greater tubercle footprint and the rotator cuff, or to nonaugmented repair. Patients were assessed over a 24-month follow-up for retear rate based on MRI results and functional scores. Results demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of retear among the collagen scaffold group, and better functional scores at 12 months. Functional scores at 24 months did not significantly differ between groups.
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