Abstract
Foreign Body Inflammatory Response following Rotator Cuff Repair with Biologic Scaffold Augmentation
Highlights
The etiology of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) can be divided into traumatic and degenerative causes
We identified the biceps tendon sheath which was quite inflamed and hyperemic with hypertrophic appearance
Giant cell inflammatory response in rotator cuff repairs (RCR) using scaffolds has been noted in the literature
Summary
The etiology of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) can be divided into traumatic and degenerative causes. Though the etiologies of tears may differ the treatment options are the same. The factor which changes the treatment algorithm irrespective of etiology is size of the tear. The treatment of RCTs has evolved over the years. This evolution has been driven by the goal of achieving improved surgical outcomes and minimizing re-tearing rates [1]. The use of grafts to repair torn rotator cuffs include: tendon transfers from latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major and fascia lata autografts. In order to increase healing and tendon bone fixation scaffold implants have been incorporated in large rotator cuff repairs (RCR) [1]. Augmentation with the use of scaffolds allow for the load placed on the healing tendon to be redistributed onto the scaffold [1]
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