Results of reconstruction of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears using a fascia lata allograft.

Background: Despite the advances in surgical treatment options, massive rotator cuff (r-c) tears still represent a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. This study assesses the effectiveness of fascia lata allograft in reconstruction of massive and irreparable r-c tear and to evaluate the healing and functional outcomes.

Materials And Methods: 68 patients (38 men, 30 women, mean age 64.

Fascia lata allograft bridging of a rotator cuff tear in a rabbit animal model.

Purpose: Despite advances in surgical treatment options, large rotator cuff (r-c) tears still represent a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the temporary and spatial histological incorporation of fascia lata allografts, used for bridging artificially created defects of the r-c.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-two rabbits were divided into two groups and a supraspinatus tendinous defect was created.

The effect of local use of nandrolone decanoate on rotator cuff repair in rabbits.

Objective: There is still controversy about the effect of anabolic steroid on connective tissue. This study examines the hypothesis that the local use of nandrolone decanoate, an anabolic steroid on rotator cuff, facilitates the healing process when used in combination with surgical repair.

Methods: Forty-eight male rabbits were divided in four groups with anabolic steroids (Nandrolone Decanoate 10 mg/kg) and immobilization as variables.