Allogenic Umbilical Cord Tissue for Rotator Cuff Injuries

Background: Rotator cuff injuries are one of the common causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction, especially among athletes participating in overhead sports. Traditional treatment options include physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and surgical interventions such as arthroscopic repair. However, the recovery process can be slow, and many patients experience ongoing pain or limited function after surgery. Recent studies have explored the use of allogenic umbilical tissue as a potential biological scaffold to enhance repair in rotator cuff injuries. The goal of this approach is to utilize the tissue regeneration properties of umbilical tissue to improve outcomes in rotator cuff repair. Methods: This study included a group of ۴۰ patients diagnosed with rotator cuff tears who underwent surgery using umbilical allograft tissue as a supplement to standard repair techniques. Patients were assessed before surgery and at several follow-up stages, including ۳, ۶, and ۱۲ months post-surgery. Outcome measures included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the Constant-Murley shoulder function score, and pain levels measured on a visual analog scale (VAS). Additionally, imaging studies such as MRI were performed to evaluate tendon healing and integrity after surgery. Results: At the ۱۲-month follow-up, significant improvements were observed in all outcome measures. The mean ASES score increased from ۴۵ pre-operatively to ۸۸ post-operatively, indicating a substantial functional improvement. The Constant-Murley score also significantly improved from a mean of ۵۰ to ۸۵, reflecting increased shoulder mobility and strength. Pain levels were significantly reduced, with VAS scores dropping from an average of ۷ to ۲. MRI findings demonstrated tendon healing improvement in ۸۰% of patients receiving umbilical tissue compared to only ۵۵% in patients undergoing standard repair without biological augmentation. These results suggest that the integration of allogenic umbilical tissue may facilitate better recovery and functional improvement in patients with rotator cuff injuries. Conclusion: The use of allogenic umbilical tissue appears to enhance outcomes and reduce pain in affected patients with rotator cuff repairs. This innovative approach offers a promising complement to traditional surgical techniques, potentially leading to faster recovery times and improved functional outcomes. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore the long-term benefits of this treatment method.

کلیدواژه ها:

Rotator Cuff Injury ، Allogenic Umbilical Cord Tissue ، Surgical Repair ، Regenerative Medicine ، Shoulder Rehabilitation