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Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair With Biological Augmentation Using Fibrin Clot-Loaded Tendon Remnants
Chenyang Meng1,2, Xinghao Deng1, Changxu Han2
1Department of Sports Medicine Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou China.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|July 25, 2026
Summary
This study presents a novel fibrin clot technique to preserve rotator cuff tendon remnants. This method enhances healing at the tendon-bone interface, improving outcomes for rotator cuff repair surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Rotator cuff tears frequently cause shoulder dysfunction.
- Managing remnant tendon during surgical repair presents a significant clinical challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a technique preserving remnant rotator cuff tendon using a fibrin clot.
- To enhance the biological environment at the tendon-bone interface for improved healing.
Main Methods:
- A fibrin clot is prepared from autologous venous blood.
- The fibrin clot acts as a scaffold, enveloping and preserving tendon remnants.
- The technique aims to deliver growth factors to the repair site.
Main Results:
- The fibrin clot technique preserves remnant tendon function.
- It promotes a favorable biological environment for tendon-bone healing.
- This method offers a practical solution for rotator cuff repair.
Conclusions:
- The fibrin clot-loaded technique is a promising approach for rotator cuff repair.
- It addresses the challenge of remnant tendon management.
- This method has the potential to improve outcomes in various rotator cuff repair cases.
