REGENETENTM Bio-Inductive Collagen Rotator Cuff Implant

Professor Des Bokor has been instrumental in the initial research and development of a new bio-inductive collagen implant for rotator cuff tears. Studies began in 2012 and 5 year follow up shows dramatic improvement and healing of partial cuff tears like no other options available to date. Patients with a deep partial thickness tear previously had to have a full repair of their tears and pass through an extended 6 – 9 month rehabilitation program after the surgery. This is because of the slow healing process associated with the rotator cuff repair. This new implant can be inserted arthroscopically (key-hole surgery) and the patient stays overnight in hospital with a sling for 1 week and limited elevation of the arm below shoulder level for 3 more weeks. After that, the patient is allowed to gradually return to all their previous activities. Collagen Implant may offer an alternative treatment option for those patients with a deep partial thickness cuff tear who are unwilling or unable to comply with the requirements of the extended rehabilitation program associated with rotator Cuff repair. The MRI scans below demonstrate the area where the tendon in almost completely torn on the left (white zone) and the MRI on the right shows the same area which has completely healed without the need for extensive repair and rehabilitation.