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Arthroscopic Supraspinatus Repair With Bioinductive and Mechanical Reinforcement Using a Biocomposite Scaffold

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Rotator cuff repair failure remains a major challenge, particularly in large, chronic, and revision supraspinatus tears. Structural failure is multifactorial and involves both mechanical insufficiency and compromised biologic healing capacity. Retear rates in large and massive tears have been reported between 20% and 70%. Biocomposite‐reinforced scaffolds have been introduced to address both mechanical and biologic limitations. BioBrace (CONMED, Largo, FL) consists of a porous type I collagen matrix reinforced with resorbable poly‐L‐lactic acid microfilaments, designed to provide load‐sharing support while promoting tissue ingrowth. This technical note describes a stepwise arthroscopic double‐row supraspinatus repair incorporating a bioinductive and mechanically reinforced scaffold.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1002/atn2.70314

Authors: Gonzalo Gomez, Myriam Capasso, Geiner M. Gomez, Diego Bourlot, Pablo Colombo, Kennet Fabricio Aguirre Trujillo

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975

OpenAlex ID: W7225582768

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