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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 4/2019

01-05-2019 | Painful Arc | General Review • SHOULDER - BIOMATERIAL

Use of stem cells and growth factors in rotator cuff tendon repair

Authors: Dimitrios Tsekes, Georgios Konstantopoulos, Wasim S. Khan, Daniel Rossouw, Mike Elvey, Jagwant Singh

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

The management of rotator cuff tears continues to prove challenging for orthopaedic surgeons. Such tears affect most age groups and can lead to significant morbidity in patients. The aetiology of these tears is likely to be multifactorial; however, an understanding of the mechanisms involved is still under review. Despite advancements in surgical operative techniques and the materials used, post-operative recurrence rates after surgical repair remain high. A growing area of research surrounds biological adjuncts used to improve the healing potential of the repaired tissues. This review of recent publications focuses on the strengths and limitations of using stem cells and growth factors in rotator cuff repair.
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Metadata
Title
Use of stem cells and growth factors in rotator cuff tendon repair
Authors
Dimitrios Tsekes
Georgios Konstantopoulos
Wasim S. Khan
Daniel Rossouw
Mike Elvey
Jagwant Singh
Publication date
01-05-2019
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-019-02366-x

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