Biologic Tuberoplasty With an Acellular Dermal Allograft for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.

ABSTRACT: We present the technique of biologic tuberoplasty, where an acellular dermal allograft is used to cover the tuberosity in patients with massive irreparable cuff tears to prevent bone-to-bone contact between the tuberosity and acromion when active elevation is attempted. This technique can be performed in patients with massive rotator cuff tears who are low-demand and have significant medical comorbidities, poor bone quality, or who are not candidates for a reverse shoulder arthroplasty or who cannot tolerate a lengthy rehabilitation protocol. It is less time-consuming than a superior capsule reconstruction and more bone-sparing than traditional tuberoplasty. Patients with massive rotator cuff tears involving the supraspinatus and a portion of the infraspinatus lose their force couple, lead

SUBMITTER: Mirzayan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8322474 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature