The rotator cuff can tear due to a sports injury or overuse. This may lead to pain, weakness, and inflammation. Surgery can be used to repair the rotator cuff, but the current standard procedure is a long and painful healing process.
Dr. Scott Sigman is offering a new option that can improve the healing process, helping patients recover more quickly with less pain so that they can get back to activity sooner. The REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is a bovine collagen patch that encourages tendon healing and improves the strength of the repaired tendon.
When is rotator cuff repair surgery recommended?
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that support the shoulder joint and allow for complete movement while keeping the ball of the arm bone in the shoulder socket. These tendons and muscles may become torn or otherwise damaged from injury or overuse and can lead to pain, weakness and inflammation.
Surgery may be used to treat this often serious condition, particularly for more active patients, athletes, or those whose work requires physical labor. Surgery may also be considered for patients who have significant pain, weakness, and loss of shoulder function as a result of the tear.
Rotator cuff repair surgery is usually successful in relieving shoulder pain, although full strength cannot always be restored. The REGENETEN bioinductive implant can improve this result.
What happens during rotator cuff repair with REGENETEN?
Rotator cuff repair is typically performed using arthroscopy. A small incision is made to insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope, which displays the video feed on a monitor. Additional small incisions are made to insert surgical instruments and repair the rotator cuff. This allows Dr. Sigman to complete the procedure without having to make a large incision, which can take longer to heal.
With traditional arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, the torn tendon is stitched back together. However, standard arthroscopic techniques can take up to 6 months to heal through a painful rehabilitation process.
With REGENETEN, Dr. Sigman repairs the rotator cuff, then places the bioinductive implant over the repaired tendon. With time, the patch will begin to integrate into the rotator cuff. This helps with healing the tear and strengthening the rotator cuff. After placement of the REGENETEN implant, many patients are back to work within a week, with near full range of motion within 3 weeks.
What are the benefits of rotator cuff repair with REGENETEN?
There are several ways that patients can benefit from REGENETEN compared to standard arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, including:
- Less pain after surgery
- Less rehabilitation time
- Quicker return to work and activities
- Strengthening the rotator cuff, which reduces the chance of the rotator cuff tearing again
What is the recovery process like after rotator cuff repair REGENETEN?
Dr. Sigman believes in early range of motion after rotator cuff repair, and the REGENETEN implant helps with early motion.
Most patients start physical therapy within 1-2 weeks of surgery, and most patients are out of a sling within 2 weeks of surgery.
REGENETEN Rotator Cuff Repair with Dr. Scott Sigman
A board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Scott Sigman has over 20 years of experience. He is committed to advancing the field of orthopaedic surgery, and stays at the forefront of new developments like REGENETEN to continue improving upon results and recovery for patients.
Dr. Sigman has contributed to numerous publications and research studies, and has given presentations, lectures, and instructional courses worldwide. He has also provided orthopaedic care to several teams at the collegiate and professional levels, including the US Ski Jump Team, UMASS Lowell, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, LA Galaxy and USC football.
Schedule a Consultation for Rotator Cuff Repair with REGENETEN in North Chelmsford, MA
If you would like to learn more about rotator cuff repair with REGENETEN and find out if you are a candidate for this procedure, please contact our office at (978) 454-0706 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sigman.