ReviewOrthopedic research and reviews2018
Irreparable rotator cuff tears: challenges and solutions.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.
- Primary arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears results in significant improvements with low rate of re-tear.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Pooled it
- Return to work and sports after posterior latissimus dorsi transfer for posterior superior irreparable rotator cuff tears.JSES international · 2026Article
- Soft tissue reconstruction techniques for irreparable anterosuperior rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of clinical outcomes.Shoulder & elbow · 2026Review
- Irreducible Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Caused by Soft Tissue Interposition: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty With Cable Reconstruction: A Technique for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- The clinical and biomechanical applications of the lower trapezius tendon transfer: a scoping review of techniques and outcomes.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Review
- Evaluating tendon transfers in irreparable rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of clinical outcomes and failure rates.Shoulder & elbow · 2025Article
- The top 50 most cited articles on superior capsular reconstruction: a bibliometric analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Article
- Latissimus dorsi transfer or lower trapezius transfer: a treatment algorithm for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears muscles transfers in posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.JSES international · 2025Article
- Surgical Management of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Survey of Current Practice and Literature Review.Cureus · 2024Article
- Effective Management of Bilateral Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears through Implantation of Subacromial Balloon Spacers.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2023Article
- Superior capsular reconstruction: current evidence and limits.EFORT open reviews · 2023Review
- Nicotinamide Phosphoribosyltransferase-elevated NADJournal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2023Article
- Outcomes of Isolated Biceps Tenodesis/Tenotomy or Partial Rotator Cuff Repair Associated with Biceps Tenodesis/Tenotomy for Massive Irreparable Tears: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Outcomes of arthroscopic tuberoplasty for symptomatic irreparable rotator cuff tendon tear without pseudoparalysis.JSES international · 2022Article
- Effects of a Novel Proprioceptive Rehabilitation Device on Shoulder Joint Position Sense, Pain and Function.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis on irreparable rotator cuff tear.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Article
- Understanding shoulder pseudoparalysis. Part II: Treatment.EFORT open reviews · 2022Review
- Advances in Regenerative Sports Medicine Research.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Review
- Rooting Rotator Cuff Reconstruction for Irreparable Posterior-Superior Rotator Cuff Tear.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
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5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Irreparable rotator cuff tears are common conditions seen by shoulder surgeons, characterized by a torn and retracted tendon associated with muscle atrophy and impaired mobility. Direct fixation of the torn tendon is not possible due to the retracted tendon and lack of healing potential which result in poor outcome. Several treatment options are viable but correct indication is mandatory for a good result, pain improvement, and restoration of shoulder function. Patient can be treated either with a conservative program or surgically when necessary, by different available modalities like arthroscopic debridement, partial reconstruction, subacromial spacer, tendon transfer, and shoulder replacement with reverse prosthesis. The aim of this study was to review literature to give an overview of the available possible solutions, with indications and expected outcomes.
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