title: Review article: Regenerative techniques for repair of rotator cuff tears.
abstract: The failure rate of rotator cuff repair is high. Regenerative techniques using material scaffolds, stem cells, and growth factors help augment repair and regenerate tissue. We reviewed the literature of various regenerative techniques in terms of (1) enhancing the repair process, (2) tissue regeneration, (3) mechanical strength, and (4) clinical outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zafar
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Fran
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Henson
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wardale
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Noorani
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tytherleigh-Strong
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rushton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma / Q000502:physiology; D012038:Regeneration; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
keywords: regeneration; rotator cuff; tendon injuries; tissue engineering