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Review
. 2013 Aug;21(2):226-31.
doi: 10.1177/230949901302100223.

Review article: Regenerative techniques for repair of rotator cuff tears

Zafar Ahmad  1 , Fran Henson, John Wardale, Ali Noorani, Graham Tytherleigh-Strong, Neil Rushton
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Review article: Regenerative techniques for repair of rotator cuff tears

Zafar Ahmad et al. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Aug.
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Abstract

The failure rate of rotator cuff repair is high. Regenerative techniques using material scaffolds, stem cells, and growth factors help augment repair and regenerate tissue. We reviewed the literature of various regenerative techniques in terms of (1) enhancing the repair process, (2) tissue regeneration, (3) mechanical strength, and (4) clinical outcome.

Keywords: regeneration; rotator cuff; tendon injuries; tissue engineering.

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