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Bone Marrow Stimulation vs Decortication In Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

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November 2025

Bone Marrow Stimulation vs Decortication In Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Vol: 307| Issue: 11| Number:34| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Bone Marrow Stimulation Yielded Similar Clinical Outcomes With Improved Tendon Healing and Abduction Strength Compared With Decortication for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Shoulder Active Patients.

Arthroscopy . 2025 Aug;41(8):2740-2749.e3.

Contributing Authors:
Z Ye C Chen H Chen K Huang Y Qiao C Wu X Wu W Su S Dong J Xu C Xu J Zhao

Synopsis

One hundred twenty patients with chronic unilateral rotator cuff tears were randomized to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) with bone marrow stimulation (BMS; n=60) or with decortication (DEC; n=60) as footprint preparation. The primary outcome was 24-month American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Secondary outcomes included VAS pain, Constant score, active ROM, abduction strength,...

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