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Title
Does augmentation with a reinforced fascia patch improve rotator cuff repair outcomes?
Authors
Baker, Andrew R; McCarron, Jesse A; Tan, Carmela D; Iannotti, Joseph P; Derwin, Kathleen A
Abstract
Scaffold devices are used to augment rotator cuff repairs in humans. While the strength of a novel poly-L-lactic acid-reinforced (human) fascia patch has been documented, it is unclear whether such patches will enhance the strength or likelihood of healing of rotator cuff repairs.
Publication
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2012, Vol 470, Issue 9, p2513