Patch-augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) study-protocol for a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A rotator cuff tear is a common disabling shoulder problem. Symptoms include pain, weakness, lack of shoulder mobility and sleep disturbance. Many patients require surgery to repair the tear; however, there is a high failure rate. There is a pressing need to improve the outcome of rotator cuff surgery and the use of patch augmentation to provide support to the healing process and improve patient outcomes holds new promise. Patches have been made using different materials (e.g. human/animal skin or intestine tissue, and completely synthetic materials) and processes (e.g. woven or a mesh). However, clinical evidence on their use is limited. The aim of the patch-augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) feasibility study is to determine, using a mixed method approach, the desi

SUBMITTER: Cook JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6302398 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature