Failure rates reported for rotator cuff surgeries range from 20 percent to 94 percent, according to the report. The researchers will examine the clinical use of the biomimetic patch to promote the attachment process, which includes a temporary scaffold that can guide the healing process.
The scaffold is designed to mimic natural tissue and consists of mat nanoscopic fibers electrospun in a lab. The mat is coated with a continuous gradient of hydroxyapatite and seeded with adult mesenchymal stem cells. The researchers are now ready to examine the treatment in rodent models.
Read the report from The Medical News about solutions for repairing the rotator cuff.
Read other coverage on rotator cuff repair:
– AAOS: Guideline and Recommendations on Rotator Cuff Repair
– Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Great Outcomes for Patients Over 70
– Study Examines Important Factors in Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes
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