ReviewActa bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis2021
Treatment options for massive rotator cuff tears: a narrative review.
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 60 citations in OpenAlex.
- Changes in shoulder range of motion following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Revision rates and progression to shoulder arthroplasty after arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2025Pooled it
- Decellularized biological matrices for the repair of rotator cuff lesions: a systematic review of preclinicalFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Pooled it
- Outcomes of partial vs. complete repair for large to massive rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction Technique for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear With Arthroscopic Transfer and Augmentation of Long Head of Biceps Brachii Tendon-The Biobridge Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Broken Transverse Force Coupling as a Predictor of Poor Prognosis after Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2026Article
- Single-row suture repair combined with tension-reducing augmentation versus double-row suture bridge repair for medium-to-large u-shaped supraspinatus tears: a retrospective cohort study with 2-year follow-up.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Rotator Cuff Repair With Bone Marrow Stimulation Versus Rotator Cuff Repair With Patch Augmentation: A Systematic Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- Biomechanical analysis of single-row anchor, double-row anchor, and single-row knotless tape repair techniques for complete subscapularis tears.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
- Highly bio-adapted hydrogels for tendon-bone interface regeneration: Natural healing inspiration, design strategies, and biomedical potential.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
- Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulated hydrogel-polylactic acid composite scaffolds: a dual-cue approach for enhanced rotator cuff healing.Regenerative biomaterials · 2026Article
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- Type 1 Collagen/Poly-L-Lactic Acid Biocomposite Augmentation of a Nontraumatic Symptomatic Complete Rotator Cuff Tear.Ochsner journal · 2026Article
- Outcome comparison of lower trapezius tendon transfer and arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair using muscle advancement for massive rotator cuff tear: a systematic review.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2025Review
- Irreducible Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Caused by Soft Tissue Interposition: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Neural correlates of postoperative pain in patients with rotator cuff tear following arthroscopic surgery: a resting-state fMRI study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluating tendon transfers in irreparable rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of clinical outcomes and failure rates.Shoulder & elbow · 2025Article
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- Superior Capsular Reconstruction Combined With Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears With Shoulder Hyperlaxity.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Rotator Cuff Repair With Platelet-Rich Plasma Is Associated With Lower Retear Rates When Compared With Rotator Cuff Repair With Patch Augmentation: A Systematic Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Review
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The treatment of massive rotator cuff tears poses a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. The prevalence of massive rotator cuff tears is 40% of all rotator cuff tears. Compared with smaller tears, massive rotator cuff tears are often complicated by structural failure and poor outcomes and present a higher rate of recurrent tearing after surgical repair. Several management options are available but the selection of the most appropriate treatment for each patient can be challenging. To achieve the best outcomes, the orthopedic surgeon should have a good understanding of the indications, the pathomechanics and the clinical outcomes of the various treatment modalities. Treatment options include non-operative management, arthroscopic debridement with a biceps tenotomy or tenodesis, complete or partial repair, patch augmentation, superior capsular reconstruction, muscle/tendon transfer and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this article is to review treatment options and clinical outcomes for the management of massive rotator cuff tears.
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