ArticleArthroscopy techniques2020
"Strings" (Multiple Tendon Interposition Autografts) for Reconstruction of Presumably Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.
Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- The Hosentraeger Technique: An Arthroscopic Tendon-in-Tendon Interposition Approach Using the Long Head of the Biceps for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Multifragmented InSpace balloon with foreign body-induced inflammation: a case report.JSES international · 2025Article
- Outcomes of arthroscopic-assisted middle trapezius tendon transfer for isolated irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears: minimum 2-year follow-up.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Article
- Effect of Active and Passive Function of the Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff on Compensatory Muscle Loads in the Shoulder.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Letter to the editor "Middle trapezius transfer for treatment of irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears-anatomical feasibility study".Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Arthroscopic Middle Trapezius Transfer for Treatment of Irreparable Superior Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
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Abstract
Irreparable rotator cuff tears are challenging to treat. Especially in younger patients without concomitant osteoarthritic changes, joint-preserving procedures are warranted. To date, no treatment guideline exists because none of the available techniques has shown superiority over the others, and long-term survivorship data are missing. The aim of the "Strings" is to provide an arthroscopic solution to anatomically reconstruct presumably irreparable rotator cuff tears by bridging the gap with multiple string-like tendon interposition autografts.
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