ReviewArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2021
Clinical Outcomes of Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review Comparing Acellular Dermal Allograft and Autograft Fascia Lata.
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- Autologous Palmaris Longus Tendon Augmentation for Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
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- Comparison of clinical outcomes of superior capsular reconstruction and reverse shoulder arthroplasty for irreparable rotator cuff tears in patients aged 65 and older: A propensity score-matched study.Asia-Pacific journal of sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation and technology · 2025Article
- Restoration of rotator cuff muscle forces in lower trapezius transfer and superior capsular reconstruction in massive rotator cuff tear.JSES international · 2025Article
- Failure of dermal allograft remodeling and integration after superior capsular reconstruction for an irreparable rotator cuff tear: a case study 70 months postimplantation.JSES international · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Allograft Augmented With Biceps Rerouting for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear: "Tent-Pitching" Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes of Augmented Partial Repair with Acellular Dermal Allograft and Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: 2-Year Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Which treatment strategy for irreparable rotator cuff tears is most cost-effective? A Markov model-based cost-utility analysis comparing superior capsular reconstruction, lower trapezius tendon transfer, subacromial balloon spacer implantation and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Dermal Allograft Augmentation for Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears and Revisions: A Case Series.Cureus · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using Hybrid Autologous Fascia Lata and the Long Head of Biceps Tendon Graft: the Central Beam Concept.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Superior capsular reconstruction: current evidence and limits.EFORT open reviews · 2023Review
- Management of Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears-A Current Concepts Review and Proposed Treatment Algorithm by the AGA Shoulder Committee.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- The clinical outcomes of infraspinatus rotational transfer for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears: a preliminary report.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2022Article
- Donor-Site Morbidity After Autologous Fascia Lata Harvest for Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Midterm Follow-up Evaluation.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction with Achilles Tendon Allograft for Massive and Revision Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2022Article
- [The short-term effectiveness of superior capsular reconstruction using autologous fascia lata graft for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeTo investigate clinical outcomes after superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) for the treatment of massive and/or irreparable rotator cuff tears treated with either allograft or autograft.
methodsUsing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, in April 2020 a systematic review was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Clinical studies were assessed for patient-reported outcomes and range of motion, comparing dermal allografts to fascia lata autografts, with a minimum follow-up of 12 months.
resultsA total of 16 clinical studies involving 598 patients (606 shoulders) were included for data analysis, with a weighted mean follow-up of 36.9 months (range 12 to 60). Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores decreased from 4.0 to 6.9 mm preoperatively to 0 to 2.5 mm postoperatively. American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons score increased from 20.3 to 54.5 preoperatively to 73.7 to 97.0 postoperatively. Forward flexion increased from 27.0° to 142.7° preoperatively to 134.5° to 167.0° postoperatively. External rotation increased from 13.2° to 41.0° preoperatively to 30.0° to 59.0° postoperatively. Acromiohumeral distance increased from 3.4 to 7.1 mm preoperatively to 6.0 to 9.7 mm postoperatively. The total rates of complications, graft failure, and revision surgery were 5.6%, 13.9%, and 6.9%, respectively.
conclusionsIrrespective of tissue source, SCR serves as a reasonable joint-preserving option for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, with favorable short- to midterm improvements in patient-reported outcomes and range of motion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV, systematic review of level III and IV studies.
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