Augmentation of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Cannulated Dermal Allograft Implant

Tyler J Gardner; Cameron G Thomson; Jorge Figueras; Brian Johnson; Brian M Grawe

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2022.07.010

Augmentation of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Cannulated Dermal Allograft Implant

Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Oct 20;11(11):e1945-e1949. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.07.010. eCollection 2022 Nov.

Authors

Tyler J Gardner¹, Cameron G Thomson¹, Jorge Figueras¹, Brian Johnson¹, Brian M Grawe¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

Abstract

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a popular treatment for rotator cuff tears. Retear after RCR remains a significant concern even with modern techniques. Augmentation of RCR has been described using multiple different grafts, one option including a cannulated dermal allograft implant (DePuy Mitek). The utilization of this implant avoids significantly increased surgical time, allows for augmentation at the weakest area of repair, and does not lead to any wasted allograft material.