ArticleJournal of orthopaedics
Subscapularis-sparing approaches in shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review.
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- Subscapularis sparing approach vs. tenotomy of the subscapularis tendon in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded clinical trial.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Trial
- Comparison of Anterior Muscle Sparing (AMS) approach and conventional subscapularis tenotomy - repair for deltopectoral approach in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: is there more complications and implant malposition?International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Managing Subscapularis in Shoulder arthroplasty.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Article
- Update on Shoulder Arthroplasties with Emphasis on Imaging.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- The Subscapularis-Sparing Windowed Anterior Technique (SWAT) for Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.JBJS essential surgical techniquesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNovel approaches for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA and rTSA) that spare the subscapularis (SSC) have recently been described. Outcomes for the SSC-sparing approach were evaluated through this systematic review.
methodsMedline, Embase, PubMed, and CENTRAL were searched.
resultsFrom 2051 citations, 8 studies were included (aTSA group, n = 241; rTSA group, n = 68). SSC-sparing aTSA and rTSA were associated with significant postoperative improvements in shoulder function and range of motion at 12- to 24-month follow-up.
conclusionThe SSC-sparing approach may provide a safe alternative for up to two years post-surgery. Evidence for long-term use remains inconclusive.
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