ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2020
Pectoralis Major and Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Subscapularis Tears.
Review in Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05450510 (Effects of Slow and Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocols After Latissimus Dorsi Transfer in Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers.
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Effects of Slow and Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocols After Latissimus Dorsi Transfer in Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Anterior Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tendon Transfer with Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Subscapularis Insufficiency: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Pectoralis major transfer over vs. under the conjoint tendon for the treatment of irreparable subscapularis rupture: a systematic review comparing clinical outcomes, complications, and failure rates.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- The effectiveness of anterior latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfers from subscapularis and anterosuperior cuff tears to reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a narrative review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Review
- Technical Guide and Tips to Arthroscopic Trans-scapular Transfer of Lower Trapezius for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of full arthroscopic combined latissimus dorsi and teres major transfers for irreparable subscapularis tears.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Efficacy of latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer in anterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears and posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Dual reconstruction, combined anterior latissimus dorsi with teres major and posterior lower trapezius tendon transfer, for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a case report.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2024Article
- Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears Improves Shoulder Kinematics in a Dynamic Biomechanical Cadaveric Shoulder Model.The American journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Irreparable Subscapularis Tears: Current Tendon Transfer Options.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2024Review
- Open Anterior Capsular Reconstruction With a Dermal Allograft Is a Viable Nonarthroplasty Salvage Procedure for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Current concepts review in the management of subscapularis tears.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2022Review
- Treatment Options for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2021Review
- Pectoralis Major Tendon Transfer for Subscapularis Insufficiency: An Operative Technique.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purpose of reviewIrreparable subscapularis tears represent a challenging entity, especially when they occur in younger patients with high functional demands. Tendon transfers are one of the options considered for surgical management for this pathology. The purpose of this article is to review the surgical technique and outcome of the two most common tendon transfers considered for irreparable subscapularis tears: pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi. RECENT
findingsTransfer of the pectoralis major has been considered for decades the transfer of choice for irreparable subscapularis tears. Recently, a series with long-term follow-up (over 18 years) supported the reduction in pain and improvement in functional scores and patient satisfaction after pectoralis major transfer. However, the range of motion and the force in internal rotation were not maintained over time. Transfer of the latissimus dorsi to the lesser tuberosity has been recently described as an alternative with a sound biomechanical rationale and encouraging short-term results. Transfer of the pectoralis major and the transfer of latissimus dorsi to the lesser tuberosity are the two transfers most commonly considered for patients with irreparable subscapularis tears. Transfer of the pectoralis major has a much longer track record. Both procedures seem to improve outcomes. Comparative studies are needed to determine the relative indications of these two procedures.
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