BioEnthesis: A new patch for rotator cuff surgery (VIDEO)

Purdue University

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With rotator cuff injuries, many patients actually retear the tendon after surgery. Purdue University researchers Eric Nauman and Darryl Dickerson began working on the problem in 2004, and developed a small strip with both hard and soft tissue layers, which attaches with standard laparoscopic surgical techniques. Bones and tendons connect more naturally, leading to a more durable and longer-lasting repair, and quicker recovery time for patients.

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Purdue University/Jared Pike

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