Non-acute Rotator Cuff Tear: Repair Augmented with Reconstituted Absorbable Collagen Scaffold (RACS)- Systematic Review

Document Type : SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Authors

1 Clinical Telerotation, Internal Medicine ,University Hospital of Brooklyn, Suny Downstate, Newyork ,USA

2 International Association of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (IASRM), New Delhi

3 School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, TX, USA

4 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

5 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas VA Medical Center, TX, USA

Abstract

Background: There have been studies indicating that the non acute rotator cuff repair can be augmented with
reconstituted absorbable collagen scaffold (RACS) which results in better structural integrity and functional outcome.
Hence, this review aims to systematically analyse the available evidence based on its methodological quality, technique
and functional outcome.
Methods: Systematic review was carried on PubMed for articles related to non acute rotator cuff repair reconstituted
absorbable collagen scaffold . Also, Colemans method of scoring was used to assess the methodological quality of the
studies.
Results: Among the studies included, the minimum follow up duration was 12 months. All the studies reported
statistically significant improved outcomes following repair with reconstituted absorbable collagen scaffold for partial
thickness tears, full thickness tears and in massive tears.
Conclusion: Repair reconstituted absorbable collagen scaffold seems to be a viable option to improve the structural
integrity following non acute rotator cuff repair.
Level of evidence: I

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 9, Issue 2
March 2021
Pages 135-140

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  • Receive Date: 16 October 2020
  • Revise Date: 11 November 2020
  • Accept Date: 12 November 2020

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