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Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction with a Doubled-Over (6 mm) Dermal Allograft.

ABSTRACT: Superior capsule reconstruction has gained popularity as a treatment option for massive rotator cuff tears. The initial graft described was a tensor fascia lata. In the United States, acellular dermal matrix or dermal allograft has gained popularity. The results from published reports have been promising, but graft tear on postoperative imaging has been reported in several studies. Strives are being made to reduce the graft tear rate. One such way is to increase the thickness of the graft. Biomechanical studies have shown that thicker and stiffer grafts perform better in restoring superior stability. We present a technique of doubling a commercially available 3 mm dermal allograft and making it into a 6 mm graft for superior capsule reconstruction.

SUBMITTER: Mirzayan R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7917301 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Project description:PurposeTo investigate the potential for a suture tape-reinforcement technique to prevent elongation with repetitive use of a human dermal (HD) allograft traditionally used for superior capsule reconstruction in a biomechanical model.MethodsUsing 8 scapulae and humeri Sawbones models, the standard superior capsule reconstruction was performed using 8 HD allografts. Four grafts were tested in the native state, whereas 4 were tested using reinforcement. Allografts were reinforced using suture tape in a running 360° fashion around the allograft borders, maintaining 5 mm of space from the edges. Allografts were measured pre- and postdynamic testing for length, width, and thickness. All specimens were affixed to a materials testing machine that allowed for allograft orientation in a longitudinal plane throughout testing. Specimens were preloaded to 10 N and then cyclically loaded to 100 N at a rate of 15 mm/s for 30 cycles.ResultsAfter dynamic, cyclic loading, suture tape-reinforced allografts experienced a significantly smaller percent change in anterior length (6.36% vs 14.50%, P = .013), posterior length (6.00% vs 13.68%, P = .002), medial width (5.80% vs 21.05%, P = .001), lateral width (5.45% vs 19.29%, P < .001), medial thickness (4.38% vs 17.93%, P = .005), central thickness (7.03% vs 16.11%, P = .026), and lateral thickness (4.55% vs 20.80%, P < .001). Linear stiffness values obtained for suture tape -reinforced allografts were significantly greater than those for native allografts when measured at cycles 1 (21.18 ± 1.03 N/mm vs 17.69 ± 1.91 N/mm, P = .02), 15 (29.90 ± 1.45 vs 24.93 ± 2.79, P = .03), and 30 (32.13 ± 1.98 N/mm vs 25.72 ± 3.01 N/mm, P = .01) of dynamic testing.ConclusionsThe suture tape-reinforcement technique described decreased HD allograft elongation, maintained graft thickness, and improved linear stiffness values following uniplanar cyclic loading in a biomechanical Sawbones model.Clinical relevanceSuture tape reinforcement of the HD allograft could serve as one strategy to overcome the issue of allograft elongation with time following superior capsule reconstruction.

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Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction with a Doubled-Over (6 mm) Dermal Allograft.

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