ReviewMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal
Tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears: indications and surgical rationale.
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- The use of a synthetic shoulder patch for large and massive rotator cuff tears - a feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears provides good clinical outcomes despite high retear rate in the midterm.JSES international · 2026Article
- [Results of Latissimus Dorsi Transfer Associated with the Use of Autologous Fascia Lata Tendon Graft in Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Injuries].Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2026Article
- Results of Latissimus Dorsi Transfer Associated with the Use of Autologous Fascia Lata Tendon Graft in Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Injuries.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2026Article
- The Evolution of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Current Trends and Future Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Advances toward transformative therapies for tendon diseases.Science translational medicine · 2022Review
- Supraspinatus repair and biceps tenodesis in competitive CrossFit athletes allow for a 100% of return to sport.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Article
- Consider Long Head of Biceps Tendon for Reconstruction of Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
- Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Rotator Cuff Repair to Restore Static and Dynamic Stability of the Shoulder.Orthopaedic surgery · 2020Article
- Evaluation of long-term postoperative outcomes between mini-open and arthroscopic repair for isolated supraspinatus tears: a retrospective analysis.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2018Article
- Superior capsular reconstruction of the shoulder: the ABC (Arthroscopic Biceps Chillemi) technique.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2018Article
- Lower trapezius transfer with Achilles tendon augmentation: indication and clinical results.Obere extremitat · 2018Article
- Irreparable rotator cuff tears: challenges and solutions.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundtreatment of symptomatic irreparable rotator cuff tears is extremely challenging because, at present, there are no ideal solutions to this problem. Many patients respond favorably to nonsurgical treatment. However, when conservative measures fail to improve the patient's pain and disability, surgery should be considered.
methodsdifferent surgical techniques are available and the choice of the most appropriate procedure depends on the presenting symptoms, age of the patient, functional demand, medical comorbidities, joint stability and presence of arthritic changes. The transposition of the surrounding muscles to replace the rotator cuff function represents a viable option in the treatment of younger patients without glenohumeral osteoarthritis and with severe functional limitation. PURPOSE: aim of this study is to give an overview of the currently available evidence regarding tendon transfer procedures for irreparable rotator cuff tears.
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