ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2022
The Number of Surgeons Using Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Rotator Cuff Repair Is Declining.
Article in Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Practice habits in board-eligible shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgeons.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
- Surgical anatomy, biomechanics and clinical outcomes of latissimus dorsi transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Review
- Biomechanical influence of surgical and graft-related factors in superior capsule reconstruction: A systematic review.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction with acellular human dermal allograft for irreparable rotator cuff tears: outcomes, complications, and reoperations at 2-year minimum follow-up.JSES international · 2025Article
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Xenograft or Allograft Improves Shoulder Function but Is Associated with a High Graft Failure Rate.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction With Knotless Double-Row Dermal Allograft and Margin Convergence Augmentation.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Purpose: To investigate surgeon preferences for graft use, including biologic augmentation and superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) associated with surgical treatment of rotator cuff repair (RCR). Methods: A 26-question survey was completed by arthroscopic shoulder surgeons. Surgeon demographics were evaluated. Surgeons were queried about shoulder arthroscopic graft use and rationale then responses were analyzed based on demographics. Results: In total, 260 surgeons completed the survey. Fifty-one percent of surgeons reported a decrease in the volume of SCR use in the past 5 years. Less than 3% of surgeons used SCR in >90% of irreparable RCR cases, compared with 38% using SCR in <10% of irreparable cases ( Conclusions: Arthroscopic surgeons report decrease in volume of SCR use in the past 5 years. Surgeon's personal experience of patient outcome and suboptimal published results were the strongest factors impacting decision-making. In contrast, bioinductive graft use is increasing. However, most surgeons use these grafts in a relatively small percentage of cases. Clinical Relevance: Evaluation of scientific data, personal experience, and influences on surgical practice will give a comprehensive understanding of current RCR practices.
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