Arthroscopic Middle Trapezius Transfer for Treatment of Irreparable Superior Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears

Irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears are challenging to treat, especially in a young and high-demanding patient population. Whereas interposition tendon grafting and partial repair are limited by the quality of the remaining rotator cuff tendons and muscles, superior capsular reconstruction and su...

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Published in:Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) 2021-02, Vol.10 (2), p.e581-e586
Main Authors: Moroder, Philipp, Lacheta, Lucca, Danzinger, Victor, Thiele, Kathi, Ellermann, Sophia, Akgün, Doruk
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Language:English
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Summary:Irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears are challenging to treat, especially in a young and high-demanding patient population. Whereas interposition tendon grafting and partial repair are limited by the quality of the remaining rotator cuff tendons and muscles, superior capsular reconstruction and subacromial spacers do not provide the active biomechanical principle of a contracting supraspinatus. The purpose of this technical note is to introduce an arthroscopic middle trapezius transfer below the acromion to replace the former supraspinatus unit. This technique might combine the benefits of both the static concepts seen with subacromial spacers or superior capsular reconstruction and dynamic concepts such as interposition grafting and partial repairs. [Display omitted]
ISSN:2212-6287
2212-6287
DOI:10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.044