Findings from the patch augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) feasibility study

Findings from the patch augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) feasibility study

Abstract Background A rotator cuff tear is a common disabling shoulder problem. Symptoms include pain, weakness, lack of 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...

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Main Authors: Jonathan A. Cook, Mathew Baldwin, Cushla Cooper, Navraj S. Nagra, Joanna C. Crocker, Molly Glaze, Gemma Greenall, Amar Rangan, Lucksy Kottam, Jonathan L. Rees, Dair Farrar-Hockley, Naomi Merritt, Sally Hopewell, David Beard, Michael Thomas, Melina Dritsaki, Andrew J. Carr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Rotator cuff tear
Feasibility study
Shoulder surgery
Tissue scaffold
Surgical mesh
Dermal matrix
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00899-9

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