Current Options in Tendon Transfers for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears

Overview

Journal Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)

Publisher Thieme

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2021 Jul 9

PMID 34239191

Citations 1

Authors

Caio Santos Checchia

Luciana Andrade da Silva

Guilherme do Val Sella

Marcelo Fregoneze

Alberto Naoki Miyazaki

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Abstract

Massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator-cuff tears are debilitating lesions that usually require surgical treatment. Even though there is no consensus regarding the best surgical technique, tendinous transfers around the shoulder are the most commonly performed procedures. The latissimus dorsi tendon remains the most commonly used, but different modifications to the original technique have been shown to minimize complications and to improve functional results and satisfaction. Other techniques, such as the transfer of the lower trapezius tendon, are promising and should be considered, especially for patients with isolated loss of external rotation. The present paper is a literary review regarding tendon transfers for irreparable posterosuperior rotator-cuff tears.

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