Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursitis With Rice Bodies After Rotator Cuff Repair With a Collagen Scaffold Implant

Abstract

Case: We report the second-known case of subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis with rice bodies after rotator cuff repair with a Smith + Nephew REGENETEN bovine-derived bioinductive collagen scaffold implant. After the removal of rice bodies and a portion of implant that had not incorporated, the patient recovered well and made a full return to work and recreational activities. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that persistent pain, swelling, or decreased range of motion for several months after rotator cuff repair with the use of a collagen implant may warrant a relatively early magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate for underlying pathology. It also provides a framework for physicians who may see similar patients in the future.