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. O'Brien discusses a new implant technology for tendon healing, highlighting its benefits and clinical results. The implant uses bovine collagen to promote natural healing response in tendon tears, showing promising outcomes in various cases, including shoulder injuries in different populations. The implant is compared to traditional surgery, showing faster recovery, lower pain levels, and similar complication rates. Clinical studies support the effectiveness of the implant in producing tendon-like tissue without adverse reactions. Dr. O'Brien recommends the implant for specific cases, particularly for younger patients with articular-sided tears, intrasubstance tears, and athletes with shoulder injuries.

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Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Keywords

implant technology

tendon healing

bovine collagen

shoulder injuries

clinical studies