Effect of sodium hyaluronate/carboxymethyl cellulose (Guardix-sol) on retear rate and postoperative stiffness in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair patients: A prospective cohort study

Purpose: Hyaluronate-based anti-adhesive agents are expected to enhance rotator cuff healing; however, their effect on the incidence and extent of postoperative complications such as stiffness and retears has not been investigated. Methods: From July 2012 to February 2013, 80 patients undergoing art...

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Main Authors: Jeung Yeol Jeong, Pill Ku Chung, Jae Chul Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499017718908