Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Augmented with Bioinductive Implant for Full-Thickness Tears: a Randomized Controlled Study
The purpose of this randomized-controlled study is to compare outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair augmented with a Bioinductive Implant (study group) to standard arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (control group). The primary outcome of this study is rotator cuff repair integrity (absence of full- or partial-thickness defect) demonstrated on ultrasound at 1-year postoperatively. The investigators hypothesize that the study group will have higher rates of repair integrity demonstrated on ultrasound at 1-year postoperatively.
• Indicated and scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
• Full-thickness medium (1-3 cm), large (3-5 cm), and massive (\>5 cm) rotator cuff tears involving the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus tendons demonstrated on magnetic resonance or ultrasound imaging.
• Chronic, degenerative rotator cuff tears.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Age ≥18 years
• Patient failed ≥6 weeks of conservative treatment, which included structured, in-person physical therapy or documented home therapy