CME
Shoulder
Augustus Mazzocca, MS MD
Medical Director MGB Sports Medicine
MGB/Harvard
Andover, MA, US
Disclosure(s): Arthrex, Inc: Consultant (Ongoing), Researcher (Ongoing); restor3d: Consultant (Ongoing), Own stock options in a privately held ineligible company (Ongoing)
Despite significant advances in surgical technique, rotator cuff repair healing rates have remained stubbornly inconsistent. Persistent non-healing continues to challenge even the most experienced shoulder surgeons, prompting exploration of biologic, mechanical, and peri-operative strategies to optimize outcomes. This Instructional Course Lecture provides a practical, evidence-based framework for improving rotator cuff healing. The session begins with peri-operative optimization and modifiable risk factors before transitioning to a series of focused lectures on biologic and mechanical augmentation strategies. Faculty will present data and real-world experience with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), enthesis and patch augmentation, microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue, and subacromial bursa reimplantation. The course concludes with a moderated interactive discussion to synthesize lessons learned and help attendees identify which strategies can be realistically integrated into their clinical practice today.
Instructional Course Faculty: Augustus D. Mazzocca, MS MD – MGB/Harvard
Instructional Course Faculty: Scott A. Rodeo, MD – Hospital for Special Surgery
Instructional Course Faculty: Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA – Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Instructional Course Faculty: John M. Tokish, MD – Mayo Clinic Arizona
Instructional Course Faculty: Pietro S. Randelli, MD – University of Milan
Instructional Course Faculty: James M. Gregory, MD – UTHealth Houston