Key result
Partial repair augmented with a bioinductive implant improved function and reduced pain over a 6-month follow-up in a 66-year-old woman with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
Why the study?
Managing full-thickness rotator cuff tears can be challenging, particularly when complete anatomical repair is unattainable, making bioinductive implants an emerging adjunct to enhance tendon healing.
Does partial repair augmented with a bioinductive collagen implant improve function and reduce pain in a patient with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear?
Case Report (n=1)
Does partial repair augmented with a bioinductive collagen implant improve function and reduce pain in a patient with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear?
In a single case report, partial repair augmented with a bioinductive collagen implant improved function and reduced pain in a patient with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
Hypothesis-generating for bioinductive augmentation in rotator cuff repair; should not yet change practice.
Background/Objectives: Rotator cuff tears are a prevalent cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment. Full-thickness tears often require surgical intervention, but managing such injuries can be challenging, particularly when complete anatomical repair is unattainable. Bioinductive implants have emerged as an innovative adjunct to enhance tendon healing and regeneration. Methods: This case report details the partial repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear in a 66-year-old woman, augmented with a bioinductive implant. Postoperative recovery was monitored through clinical examinations, MRI, and kinematic analysis at 3 and 6 months. Results: The findings suggest that bioinductive implants may offer a promising strategy for managing complex rotator cuff tears, particularly when complete repair is not feasible. The patient reported improvement in function and pain reduction. Conclusions: The use of bioinductive implants showed promising results, promoting tendon regeneration and improving functional outcomes. Future research should explore patient selection criteria and the long-term effectiveness of this strategy.
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Carnevale et al. (2025) conducted a case report in Full-thickness rotator cuff tear (n=1). Bioinductive collagen implant was evaluated on Function and pain reduction. Partial repair augmented with a bioinductive implant improved function and reduced pain over a 6-month follow-up in a 66-year-old woman with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.
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