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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Bioinductive Implant
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Induces formation of healthy physiologic tendon tissue | Does not provide immediate structural stability |
| Composed of purified collagen, which absorbs without an inflammatory response | Cannot be used if patient has bovine collagen hypersensitivity |
| Increases tendon thickness, allowing for tear to be filled in | Implant may tear during implantation requiring additional staples for fixation |
