Abstract:Rotator cuff tears occur mainly due to overload of the tendons, which leads to a progressive degenerative process and to rotator cuff tears. Surgical treatment is indicated in more advanced stages of the lesion. Retear affects approximately 35% of patients. The goal of the present study was to investigate the effect of mononuclear cell transplantation in rotator cuff repairs in relation to patient functional recovery. Thirty patients with rotator cuff tear were divided into two groups and submitted to rotator … Show more
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