Columbia University researchers developed a device inspired by python teeth to strengthen rotator cuff repairs, potentially reducing re-tearing risk.

Columbia University researchers developed a device inspired by python teeth to strengthen rotator cuff repairs, potentially reducing re-tearing risk. The device, made of biocompatible resin, features curved teeth that grasp tendons without cutting, nearly doubling repair strength. The device could improve care for rotator cuff injuries, affecting over 17 million people in the US annually.