Compositions and Methods for Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries
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1. A method for attaching a tendon to a bone comprising:
- providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix; and
applying the composition to at least one site of tendon reattachment on the bone.
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for attaching tendon to bone. The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating rotator cuff injuries. In one embodiment, a method for treating rotator cuff injuries comprises providing a composition comprising PDGF disposed in a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one site of tendon reattachment on the humeral head.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for attaching a tendon to a bone comprising:
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providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix; and
applying the composition to at least one site of tendon reattachment on the bone.
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2. A method for treating rotator cuff tears comprising:
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providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix; and
applying the composition to at least one site of tendon reattachment on the humeral head. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of treating a tendon comprising:
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providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix; and
applying the composition to a surface of at least one tendon. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of strengthening the attachment of a tendon to bone comprising:
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providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix; and
applying the composition to a site of tendon attachment to bone.
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