Rotator cuff tear healing process with graft augmentation of fascia lata in a rabbit model

Abstract Background Fascia lata augmentation of massive rotator cuff tears has shown good clinical results. However, its biological effect during the early healing process is not clearly understood. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the biological efficacy of fascia lata augmentation during t...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Kataoka, Takeshi Kokubu, Tomoyuki Muto, Yutaka Mifune, Atsuyuki Inui, Ryosuke Sakata, Hanako Nishimoto, Yoshifumi Harada, Fumiaki Takase, Yasuhiro Ueda, Takashi Kurosawa, Kohei Yamaura, Ryosuke Kuroda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0900-4