Biomechanical enhancement in rotator cuff repairs: the impact of innovative nanofiber technology
This study provides compelling evidence that the use of a fully synthetic, bioresorbable nanofiber scaffold in rotator cuff repair significantly improves biomechanical outcomes and enthesis regeneration. These improvements were achieved while retaining close to native tendon thickness. The findings suggest that this scaffold represents a significant advancement in rotator cuff repair technology, offering a promising solution to enhance repair strength and quality of bone-tendon integration, especially in challenging cases of tendon degeneration.
Authors
- Anthony A. Romeo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4848-3411)
- Jed Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2166-4132)
- James Weldon Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7465-3854)
- Daniel P. Regan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3148-1332)
- Benjamin C. Gadomski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1434-0551)
- Kirk C. McGilvray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1302-9307)
- Jeremiah T. Easley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7294-6407)
- Brad B. Nelson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0205-418X)
- Kevin M. Labus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2072-6565)
Institutions
- Rothman Orthopaedics (US)
- Orthopedic One (US)
- Colorado State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JSES International
- Published
- 2024-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2024.08.203
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15