Structural integrity vs. clinical utility: a critical review of bio-inductive scaffolds and autologous alternatives in rotator cuff repair
Pingwen Lan, Zhi Fang, Bi Wu, Jianjun Zhang · 2026
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Pingwen Lan, Zhi Fang, and Bi Wu offer a 2026 critical review of bio-inductive scaffolds for rotator cuff repair. Large tears often fail to regrow the graded tendon-to-bone junction. Collagen scaffolds aim to invite host cells in and rebuild tendon-like tissue. The review weighs evidence from 2004 to 2026.
Trials and meta-analyses show scaffolds improve tendon integrity on imaging. Retear rates fall in selected patients. Yet patient-felt gains often miss accepted thresholds for meaningful benefit. Recovery also depends on tear age, muscle fat, tendon quality, and rehabilitation. The authors warn against routine use in low-risk tears, given cost. They favour selective use and compare body-own graft options such as biceps tendon and fascia lata.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Pingwen Lan, Zhi Fang, Bi Wu, Jianjun Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 80509 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |