Jun 5, 2024
Bone marrow stimulation (BMS) techniques such
as microfracture, nanofracture, and the crimson duvet procedure
expose the bone marrow of the proximal humerus to the rotator cuff
tendon footprint. The effect of performing BMS on tendon healing is
a subject of interest.
In conclusion, the healing rate of rotator
cuff repair was similar, regardless of whether BMS was performed or
not. Additionally, there was no significant difference in
postoperative patient-reported outcome scores, range of motion, and
complications.
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