Biological tendon repair

Rotator cuffs commonly experience tears, most often caused by chronic wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon. Among the most common musculoskeletal conditions, rotator cuff tendon tears are therapeutically challenging for orthopeadic surgeons.

We offer the Regeneten biological surgery to treat rotator cuff tears. Introduced to the UK a year ago and developed by Smith & Nephew, it includes a bio-inductive implant that addresses both the biomechanics and biology required to heal a rotator cuff tear. The REGENETEN Bioductive Implant helps the tendon heal through the induction of new tendinous tissue growth. This treatment supports the body's natural healing response.

Until now, surgeons have focused on the mechanics of the shoulder when repairing a rotator cuff injury, but have limited options to address the biology of healing. Traditional rotator cuff repair involves suturing the tendon to the bone, which is associated with potentially long rehabilitation and significant lifestyle interruptions.

As a result, many people choose to forego surgery until their pain is severe and daily tasks are affected. However, as rotator cuff disease progresses, it can become increasingly difficult for your surgeon to repair it, and small tears can grow in severity and size over time.

Talk to your consultant about whether biological surgery is right for you.