[Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using the DX Reinforcement Matrix in Patients with Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears - Pilot Data].

CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction currently appears to be the method of choice in unreconstructed supraspinatus and infraspinatus tear. Our group of patients shows that early clinical outcomes of SCR using xenograft are very promising. A significant pain relief and a considerable improvement in the range of motion of the operated shoulder joint were observed. No complication specifically associated with the use of xenograft has been reported as yet. A longer follow-up period and assessment of a larger group of patients will be necessary to confirm the success of this surgical procedure. Key words: massive rotator cuff tears; irreparable rotator cuff tears; superior capsular reconstruction; xenograft; DX Reinforcement Matrix. PMID: 31524587 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Acta Orthopaedica - September 18, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kalina R, Neoral P, Holibka R, Gallo J Tags: Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech Source Type: research