Histologic evaluation of suture material loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on acute rotator cuff repair in an ovine model

BackgroundThis report evaluates the effect of a suture loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on acute rotator cuff healing in an ovine model.MethodsBinding and release kinetics of bFGF on a hydroxyapatite coated Orthocord suture were tested in vitro. Ten mature female sheep were used and