Rotator cuff repair augmentation a review of current techniques

Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common orthopedic injuries, affecting nearly 40% of individuals over 60 years old. Surgical repair remains the gold standard following failed conservative treatment; however, retear rates remain a significant challenge, with some studies reporting recurrence in 40% to 94% of patients. In response to these high failure rates, various surgical augmentation techniques have been developed, offering the potential to enhance healing, improve repair integrity, and optimize long-term outcomes.