A different way to heal a rotator cuff
The REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is a collagen-based implant, about the size of a postage stamp, placed over the rotator cuff tendon to support your body's own healing response. For the right partial-thickness tears, it can mean a smaller procedure, less time in a sling, and a tendon that heals rather than simply holds.
Who it's for
- Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears caught before they become full-thickness
- Patients who want to intervene early instead of watching a tear grow on repeat MRIs
Who decides
Candidacy is a surgical judgment call based on your MRI, exam, and goals — made by our shoulder specialists and explained in plain English before anything is scheduled. It's one tool on a spectrum that runs from physical therapy to non-surgical care to full repair.
REGENETEN is a trademark of Smith+Nephew. Mention here reflects availability at our practice, pending physician review.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026