Reinforcing the abdominal wall in complex hernia cases. 3. Vascular and General Surgery

Recent advancements have seen the FL patch used in specialized vascular reconstructions.

Protecting and stabilizing orbital implants after eye removal.

One of the most common uses for an FL patch is for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.

It consists of two dense layers of connective tissue separated by a layer of loose tissue, with fibers oriented at specific angles (typically 75°–80°) to maximize durability.

When a tendon is too damaged to be pulled back to the bone, the shoulder joint becomes unstable.

The fascia lata is a multi-layered connective tissue characterized by its anisotropic mechanical behavior , meaning its strength and elasticity change depending on the direction of the load applied.