Rotator cuff tears are the most common shoulder pathology, with a lifetime incidence of 25% to 40% in the United States. While arthroscopic techniques have advanced, retear rates after rotator cuff repair continue to be as high as 20% to 40% for small- to medium-sized tears. Optimal treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tendon tears has yet to be defined. These tears have been shown to progress in size with nonsurgical management, whereas surgical management with takedown and repair is associated with a relatively high failure rate of up to 18%. Several different augmentation methods have been described to improve healing after rotator cuff repair. Augmentation with a bioinductive, highly porous collagen implant has been shown to increase tendon thickness and improve clinical scores. The following guide describes the technique of implantation following rotator cuff repair.Quick Tips